We are the UK's only vascular disease charity, raising awareness and funds for research into prevention and treatments. Helping people to lead a healthier life
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The Relay26 baton is officially on the move 💙
Our first handover has taken place, with the baton travelling from Dundee to Edinburgh as its journey across the UK continues.
A huge thank you to everyone involved so far — we're excited to share the journey.
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The Relay26 baton is officially on the move 💙
Our first handover has taken place, with the baton travelling from Dundee to Edinburgh as its journey across the UK continues.
A huge thank you to everyone involved so far — we're excited to share the journey.
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🔦 Lights.
🎥 Camera.
🎬 Action!
🤝We are excited to be working with Natcho Creative on a short film to raise awareness of peripheral artery disease. #PAD
🎞️Filming has begun! Here’s a sneak peak.
👀Watch this space for more….
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One of our three core aims is to raise awareness of vascular disease
Listen to our Chair Rachael Forsythe speak to Paul Pennington on the Word on Health podcast about #PAD, mentioning the recent White Paper on reform in the vascular sector
Listen here: wordonhealth.com/on-air-arti…
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Relay26 is officially underway with the baton beginning it’s journey in Dundee this week.
It will be travelling across the UK to participating vascular units, who will be participating in fundraising & awareness activities before arriving at the VS ASM in Liverpool this November
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Wishing our super TCS London Marathon winners the best of luck for this weekend's marathon!
We can't wait to hear how you all got on.
Thank you for choosing the CF as your charity of choice to fundraise for.
Wishing you all the best,
From the Circulation Foundation team
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As the CF's activities continue to grow in size and impact, we are seeking enthusiastic people to join us as co-opted committee members.
Please email info@circulationfoundation.org.uk to express your interest.
Deadline for applications: 17:00 Thursday 7th May 2026
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VS and CF are exhibiting at the CX Symposium this week! Visit the stand for an update on activities and news for the UK vascular community. #CXSymposium
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Circulation Foundation retweeted
Apr 17
Thank you @BBCMorningLive and @xandvt for highlighting peripheral artery disease as a major cause of premature cardiovascular death.
Check out @CircFoundation - a National vascular charity dedicated to raising awareness about #pad and other vascular disease.
🦵 Leg pain isn’t always just part of ageing.
Dr Xand explains peripheral arterial disease, the signs to watch for, like pain when walking that eases with rest, and why early checks matter.
Watch 👉 bbc.in/morninglive
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As part of our PAD awareness campaign, our chair Rachael Forsythe spoke to bioworld’s Shani Alexander about the recent white paper calling for reform in the vascular sector.
bioworld.com/articles/729981…
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CF National Relay 2026
From 3 May 2026, vascular units across the UK will carry the CF Baton from hub to hub
Will your unit carry the baton?
Deadline to join: 10th April!
For more information, and to sign up visit:
circulationfoundation.org.uk…
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VAPPG has published a White Paper calling for increased access to care for patients with PAD.
CF is working alongside VVAPPG, ABHI, key stakeholders& other charities to raise awareness.
Chair Rachael Forsythe has contributed to a national newspaper article
vvappg.com/publications
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Vascular Society Endorsements
A number of fake, possibly AI, adverts have appeared on social media for fake, non proven treatments for vascular disease. The Vascular Society does not issue endorsements of any individuals, products or services under any circumstances.
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We would encourage all members to report the offending adverts via the channels offered by the individual social media providers.
We continue to report those posts that we are made aware of.
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🏁 Introducing the CF Relay 2026
From 3 May 2026, vascular units across the UK will carry the CF Baton from hub to hub — hosting local awareness & fundraising activities before passing it on.
Will your unit carry the baton?
More info and signup:
circulationfoundation.org.uk…
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The Great North Run - Two Places Left! - mailchi.mp/3ecc6959581c/june…
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If improving your health and wellbeing is on your list for 2026, why not make it one that lasts?
This year marks the 45th anniversary of the Great North Run – the perfect opportunity to commit to staying active while supporting those affected by vascular disease .
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24 Dec 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, we would like to thank everyone who has supported The Circulation Foundation throughout the year.
We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year.
Office closure:
The CF will be closed from 24th December to 2nd January 2026.
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16 Dec 2025
A huge thank you to everyone who took part in this year's Circulation Foundation raffle at the VS ASM in November.
Congratulations to our winners:
🥉 L Allen – CF merch pack
🥈 & 🥇 C Bicknell – Sailing trip and Isle of Barra cottage stay
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28 Nov 2025
Join us for the final day of the Vascular Societies ASM in Hull.
We've loved catching up with you all this week, and as always we are so grateful to all our supporters and everybody who's popped by to say hello!
Visit stand 42 in the exhibition Hall to find us.
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