Overview

• Draft guidance conditionally recommends Activate Your Heart, D REACH-HF, Digital Heart Manual, Gro Health HeartBuddy, KiActiv and myHeart for national use during a three‑year evidence‑generation period.
• The platforms deliver exercise, cardiovascular education, dietary advice, medication management and psychological support, with some using wearable devices to track activity.
• NICE requires a full clinical assessment by an NHS professional before use, noting some patients will need additional support, including older adults, disabled people, those experiencing homelessness and non‑English speakers.
• The initiative targets persistently low participation in traditional rehab—41% for acute coronary syndrome and 13% for heart failure in England in 2023—seeking better access for under‑served groups.
• Seven other technologies should be used only in research settings pending more data, and a public consultation on the draft guidance is open until 3 September 2025.