Hypertension and Lipids Management Service Provider

NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board is procuring a provider to deliver clinical hypertension and lipids management services as part of their large-scale cardiovascular disease prevention project. The service uses a population health management approach to identify and manage patients at risk of cardiovascular events. Key Service Requirements: - Supply and manage clinical prescribers to initiate and optimise medicines for hypertension and lipid management - Work collaboratively with the ICB Cardiovascular Disease team, Protect NoW team, and General Practice - Prescribers must be qualified to initiate relevant medicines in line with Norfolk and Waveney clinical criteria and national guidance - Conduct systematic outreach to eligible patients identified through the ICB's Eclipse population health management software - Support personalised care approaches including pharmacological and social prescribing interventions - Liaise with GP practices regarding ongoing patient management and monitoring - Support patient engagement through digital and print communications to improve medication adherence and lifestyle changes This is identified as a system priority to improve population health outcomes, extend life expectancy, and reduce pressure on the health system through early detection and management of cardiovascular risk factors.