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Introduction Goals of care for patients with HF are to provide symptom relief, improve prognosis and quality of life, and prevent hospitalisations. Patients with HF are often complex, and multi-disciplinary input is recommended so that patients receive evidence-based treatments and maximise their quality of life.1 In the UK, the National Health Service (NHS) encompasses both hospital and community HF services, which work together to keep people living with HF supported and well-managed.2 Community HF teams provide specialist care for patients with HF, and community services are structured around outpatient appointments in healthcare settings