The SAFER Trial – Screening for Atrial Fibrillation with ECG to Reduce stroke

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Why people decide not to take part in screening: learning from the SAFER trial (24th July, 2023)
Funds allocated to extend SAFER (18th June, 2023)
Map of participating GP practices (20th March, 2023)
Why people take part in screening for atrial fibrillation: insights from the SAFER trial (16th March, 2022)
SAFER-AUS Trial announced (11th September, 2023)
Press release – SAFER Trial starts in East Anglia (1st March, 2021)
Pilot trial starts (21st February, 2021)
Second feasibility study starts (21st February, 2021)
Adapting AF screening for remote delivery – a second feasibility study…and a blog (21st February, 2021)
COVID-19 pandemic delays start of next stage of SAFER Trial (16th April, 2020)

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SAFER – Screening for Atrial Fibrillation Study