The following hospitals are participating in the VitalBE trial:
Royal Brompton- Aintree University Hospital, Liverpool
- Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge
- Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow
- Royal Derby Hospital, Derby
- Wythenshawe Hospital Manchester
- Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, Dundee
- Freeman Hospital Newcastle Upon Tyne
- University Hospital Wishaw
- University Hospital Hairmyres
- University Hospital Southampton
- Torbay Hospital
- Cardiff and Vale University Hospital
- Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital