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Heart Valve Disease: Health Services

Asked by Adam JogeeLabourDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 23 March 2026UIN 120163

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his department is taking to ensure that innovation in early detection and treatment technologies for heart valve disease is translated into timely and equitable patient access.

Answered by Karin Smyth

As set out in the 10-Year Health Plan, wearables are one of the “big bets” for the future of the National Health Service. They are a powerful tool to support prevention, early intervention, and self-management of long-term conditions.

By 2028, we aim to make remote monitoring for cardiovascular disease using wearables and connected devices a standard part of care.

Our vision is for wearables to become routine in NHS care by 2035, from managing post-acute and chronic illness at home, to spotting early warning signs of disease.

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