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Dear XXXX
I am writing to ask you to make representations to local health commissioners on my behalf about adopting innovative practice for managing and diagnosing Atrial Fibrillation (AF).
AF is an abnormal rhythm of the heart and the incidence of AF is on the rise. It affects about 1-2 per cent of the population and it is already the most common heart disturbance in the UK. Many more patients go undiagnosed and there is a predicted rise in AF cases if between two to three fold. This is concerning because AF is a major predisposing factor for thrombo-embolic strokes that are often very severe in their nature and can lead to long-term disability or even death. On top of the enormous human costs, it is estimated that AF also costs the NHS £1.8 billion every year.
I have a diagnosis of AF and it has affected me (PLEASE ENTER THE LENGTH OF TIME THAT YOU HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY AF OR TALK A BIT MORE ABOUT YOUR DIAGNOSIS). I am therefore supportive of the Atrial Fibrillation Association’s (AFA) campaign to spread innovative practice across the NHS. 
I would be grateful if you could send our local commissioners the booklet Healthcare Pioneers: Showcasing innovative practice in Atrial Fibrillation to see if any of these programmes would be applicable for our area. The booklet provides examples of 10 case studies of innovative practice in diagnosis, treatment and management of AF across England and Wales. 
For example, the booklet features one ‘healthcare pioneer’ who set up an opportunistic screening programme as part of the local flu clinic. Another, the Great Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust, provided screening for patients who had dialled 999 and were not admitted to hospital. It has been estimated that these opportunistic screening programmes can save money in the long-term as they can prevent strokes and therefore the costs associated with the devastating illness. In addition, there are many more examples in the booklet of ways in which commissioners can work with patients once diagnosed to ensure that their treatment and management of the condition is of a high standard.
The booklet can be downloaded at www.afa.org.uk and each example has the contact details of the individual clinician should the Clinical Commissioning Groups in our area need to seek further information about the project.
I would be grateful if you could send this on to the local influencers on my behalf to ensure that as many people as possible hear of these good examples of managing and treating AF. 
Yours sincerely,