Crail Medical Practice won the British Heart Foundation (BHF) Alliance Awards ‘Team of the Year’ Category for improving the health of heart patients. Winners were presented with a trophy and certificate at a ceremony on Tuesday 5 June 2018 at the British Cardiovascular Society Annual Conference 2018 in Manchester.

The team, who work in the Parkhead area of the city, which has higher than average rates of heart disease, have made huge efforts to engage with patients including setting up a weekly walking group. 

A blood pressure clinic, led by Rachel Bruce, one of Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership’s Lead Pharmacists, has also seen improved attendance and as a result, more effective treatment. 

Rachel said: “We are honoured to receive this award from the BHF. We are a strong, dedicated team committed to working together to improve the health outcomes for our patients.We are constantly striving to innovate and drive services forward and we pride ourselves on listening to and acting on feedback from our patients – the people who are at the heart of what we do.”