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Supergran Shares Important Message on World Heart Day To Improve Scotland’s Heart Health

90-year-old heart attack survivor says twice-weekly workouts are what’s keeping her alive Liz Ramsay, 90, known as Supergran to her five great-grandchildren, is spreading an important message on World Heart…

75% of people living with Long Covid for more than a year say their symptoms are still impacting their daily lives

New estimates from the Office of National Statistics show that 57,000 people in Scotland have been living with Long Covid for more than 12 months, compared to 31,000 this time…

New pilot scheme provides major breakthrough for Long Covid support in Scotland

An innovative pilot project to transform support for Long Covid patients in Scotland is underway which will improve care for people living with the condition and dramatically relieve the pressure…

We LV to see it! Louis Vuitton staff volunteer their time in Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland boutique

Staff from Edinburgh’s Louis Vuitton store in Multrees Walk volunteered their time at Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland’s store in Davidson’s Mains over the course of two days (5th and…

Major partnership launched to reduce NHS pressures and improve lung disease care

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is delighted to announce over £300,000 worth of funding to support partnership projects with Health Boards across Scotland to reduce NHS pressures and improve lung…

Number of Scots living with long-term effects of Long Covid more than doubles in 6 months

New estimates from the Office of National Statistics show that the number of people living with Long Covid for more than 12 months has reached 64,000 – more than double…

Number of Scots living with Long Covid reaches record high

The latest statistics released today show that more people than ever before are living with the effects of Long Covid in Scotland. New estimates from the Office of National Statistics…

25% Increase in Scots Living with Long COVID for over a Year

An estimated 50,000 people living with Long Covid in Scotland have been affected by their symptoms for more than 12 months – up 25% (10,000) from last month 21% of…

John Hartson Latest Signing for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland West Highland Way Team

Champion Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland fundraiser, Chris Mullen, has unveiled a star signing joining his team to take on his latest fundraising challenge. Former Celtic striker John Hartson had…

Increase in Scots living with long term effects of Long Covid

Dr Amy Small has been living with Long Covid since April 2020. _ New estimates from the Office of National Statistics show that more Scots than ever before (40,000) have…