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Below is a collection of trusted resources to help you take care of your heart health. Topics include managing high blood pressure and cholesterol and healthy eating tips. All the resources are from Trusted Information Creators using a PIF TICK approved process. This means they are up to date, evidence based and easy to use and understand.
Please note, links will open in a new window. This collection was published in January 2026.
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is very common. It does not usually have symptoms so it’s important to check your blood pressure regularly to prevent other heart conditions, like a heart attack or stroke. Learn what high blood pressure is and how to manage it.
Learn more on the British Heart Foundation website here
High blood pressure is a key risk factor for cardiovascular conditions. The High Blood Pressure Essential Guide, available in 8 languages, provides a variety of strategies for managing high blood pressure. It also covers how blood pressure is measured and what it means to have high blood pressure.
Download the guide to high blood pressure via the Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland website here
Dr Sophie GP explains what blood pressure is, what the numbers mean and why high readings matter. She gives practical lifestyle tips, shows how to check blood pressure accurately at home and outlines when medication may be needed, plus the red-flag symptoms that mean someone should seek urgent medical help.
Watch the video via Dr Sophie's YouTube channel here
Choose your language for information on exercise, heart health and a range of conditions. Available languages include Arabic, Bengali, Gujarati, Polish, Punjabi, Romanian, Urdu and Welsh. British Sign Language videos are also available.
View translated resources via the British Heart Foundation website here
The British Heart Foundation’s British Sign Language (BSL) videos can help you understand how your heart works and support you to look after your health.
Watch the videos on the British Heart Foundation website here
Created by experts, some British Heart Foundation health information is now available in different formats. This includes audio, large print, braille, Easy Read and different languages.
Get accessible resources on the British Heart Foundation website here
Georgia Puckett, specialist dietitian at Cromwell Hospital, shares six easy diet tips for a healthier heart, including cutting back on salt and increasing fibre. She also shares some simple healthy food swaps for better heart health.
Read the diet tips via the Bupa website here
Around 1 in 3 people who have had a stroke experience aphasia. Having high levels of “bad” cholesterol in your blood can increase the risk of developing heart disease or having another stroke. This guide includes information about what cholesterol is, why too much is harmful, and how cholesterol levels can be managed.
Download the aphasia friendly guide on the Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland website here
The health of your heart and kidneys is closely linked. This patient information booklet explains how heart disease can lead to kidney disease, and how kidney disease can affect your heart. It explores the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease, and where to find further support.
Download the booklet via the Kidney Care UK website here