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CHSS celebrates £2,500 gift from The Patron’s fund

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) is celebrating after receiving a £2,500 gift from The Patron’s Fund, the charitable fund set up to acknowledge the work of the charitable organisations…

Together we can achieve greater things, challenge yourself!

As we approach another New Year the Event Elves here at CHSS have been working extremely hard, creating a magical and unique calendar of events for 2017, that will inspire…

One of the biggest gifts you can give is your time. Volunteer for CHSS

As you draw up your list of New Year’s resolutions, add volunteering for CHSS! With busy lives, it can be hard to find time to volunteer. However, the benefits of volunteering are…

Make learning CPR your New Year’s resolution!

Why not use the Christmas holidays as an opportunity to learn a new skill that could save someone’s life? To find out about training opportunities near you visit www.savealife.scot and…

We support people and their families living with chest & heart conditions in Scotland year round

To find out more about our services and our affiliate groups visit www.chss.org.uk/groups For referral to a chest or heart group in your area please contact our Advice Line Nurses…

CHSS Advice Line – Don’t get caught out over the holidays

Presents all wrapped?  Turkey in the oven?  Medications still in the pharmacy? Don’t get caught out over this Christmas period.  Remember to order your medications in advance and know the…

Do you know the symptoms of stroke and how to help save a life?

The festive season is FAST approaching; do you know the symptoms of stroke and how to help save a life using the FAST test? Stroke is a medical emergency and…

We support people and their families living after stroke in Scotland all year round

To find out more about our stroke services and our affiliate groups visit www.chss.org.uk/css For further information on all aspects of living with a stroke please contact our Advice Line…

Remember to take time out and look after yourself and your heart over the holidays

With the festive season upon us, it’s difficult not to get stressed in the run up to Christmas. Remember to take time out and look after yourself and your heart….

Cold weather can make breathing more difficult and trigger flare-ups of your chest condition

Cold weather at Christmas time can have a big impact on people living with a long-term chest condition. It can make breathing more difficult and trigger flare-ups of your symptoms….