British Cardiovascular Society Ischaemic Heart Disease Working Party
Context
The Ischaemic Heart Disease (IHD) Working Party was formed in June 2023 following a recommendation from the Council of the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS). The IHD Working Party acts as an advisory body to the BCS Executive and Board of Trustees. The Working Party can issue recommendations and proposals to the Executive Committee and Board in relation to IHD activities, initiatives and future plans aligned to BCS priorities. The Working Party adheres to Terms of Reference which are reviewed annually.
Mission
The main responsibilities of the IHD Working Party include:
- To lead on and develop initiatives that promote education, research, and healthcare (primary and secondary) for IHD
- To establish clear lines of engagement with the BCS Executive and Board, advising on programmes of work recommended to ensure the BCS IHD Working Party initiatives are developed and delivered in line with BCS strategic goals
- To promote awareness and address issues pertinent to IHD, including coronary heart disease (CHD), myocardial ischaemia with no obstructive coronary arteries (INOCA) and myocardial infarction with no obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA), notably in under-served groups
- To facilitate development and delivery of activities pertinent to the needs identified by the Committee
- To ensure effective collaboration with other key BCS Committees including the Corporate Development and Finance Committee and Education Committee to ensure BCS values crosscut all activities
- To ensure effective collaboration and engagement with affiliated societies.
Membership
The membership of the Working Party includes representatives of the BCS and Affiliated Board, Committee or Council Members of Affiliated Societies. The members include people with lived experience of IHD, trainees, and the Honorary Secretary of the BCS. The founding chairperson is Colin Berry, member of the BCS. The chairperson and Working Party members will normally serve for a maximum of 3 years. The Working Party is accountable to the Board of Trustees of the British Cardiovascular Society through the Executive Committee. In exceptional circumstances, non-BCS members may, with the approval of the Executive of the British Cardiovascular Society, be co-opted to serve on the Working Party.