THE COACH PROGRAM®

Because it’s good to have a coach in your corner

Being admitted to hospital following a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular event or procedure can be a worrying time. With our telephone-based COACH Program, your personal coach can help you get back on track. The COACH Program is the world's leading cardiovascular disease prevention program; proven to help people live longer.*

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*The COACH Program was selected from a field of 118 programs across the globe as the most evidence-based cardiovascular disease prevention program in the world on clinical and cost-effectiveness, by the British Heart Foundation and Public Health England's "International Cardiovascular Disease Prevention case studies report – October 2018".

What is The COACH Program?

If you've been in hospital for a cardiac or stroke related illness, The COACH program gives you regular phone check-ins with a qualified dietitian, trained in cardiovascular disease management. It's like having your very own personal 'coach' in your corner to support you during your recovery.

Your coach will work closely with you to reduce the likelihood of any future complications.
This includes achieving the recommended National Heart Foundation and National Stroke Foundation targets for disease risk factors such as:

  • Cholesterol, blood pressure and blood glucose
  • Smoking and alcohol
  • Nutrition, physical activity and weight
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When the target levels for these risk factors is achieved, the chances of cardiovascular events reoccurring may be reduced by up to 80%.

The COACH Program is fully covered for Bupa members with Hospital or Hospital and Extras cover. If you have recently been admitted to hospital for a heart attack, stroke or for peripheral vascular disease and would like to know if you're eligible for The COACH Program, you can request a call-back.

For more information, download the Bupa COACH brochure. (PDF, 546Kb)