NHS Benchmarking Network today published four new outputs from the National Audit of Care at the End of Life (NACEL), the national audit of the quality of care experienced by dying adults, and those important to them, in hospitals across England, Wales and Jersey. NACEL has been run by NHS Benchmarking Network since 2017 and is commissioned by the Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP).

This week, NHS England published a new Modern Service Framework (MSF) for cardiovascular disease prevention, which takes a cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic approach to improvement in patient outcomes. As the leading cause of premature mortality in England, this strategy (which outlines an ambitious 10-year vision to strengthen CVD prevention), is an important step in enhancing care to improve outcomes for millions of people. “Mission: to cut premature deaths from heart disease

Advance Care Planning Day highlights the importance of planning ahead and having meaningful conversations about future care. It is a chance to celebrate the conversations that help people share what matters most to them — from their wishes and priorities to the care and support they would want in the future. This year's theme reminds us that everyone should have the opportunity to be heard, understood and involved in decisions about their care. The National Audit of Care at t