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The difference our Volunteering Strategy Group makes

At Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, we are committed to making sure volunteers are involved in decision making at the charity, and that the voice of volunteers is heard across…

Rising costs: people with our conditions need our help more than ever

We’re all feeling really worried about rising costs and for some of the people we support the impact could be devastating. We want to do everything we can to make…

WALK THIS WAY 👣 – join our Health Defence team for a walk

WALK THIS WAY 👣 – join our Health Defence team for a walk at Hamiltonhill Claypits Local Nature Reserve in Glasgow on Friday 16 September, 11am – 1pm. Our Health…

Staying Safe in the Heat

With temperatures set to soar this week, it’s important to stay safe in the heat and look after ourselves. When it’s too hot for too long, there are health risks…

High school student embraces life as a volunteer

High school student Charlotte Martin is working towards a career in medicine ahead of her, but right now she’s embracing life as a volunteer with Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland….

An open letter to Bruce Willis

Recently, aphasia appeared in the headlines when the family of Hollywood star Bruce Willis announced he would be stepping back from his acting career due to living with the condition….

What matters to you day – Eric’s Story

Growing up in Troon, it’s no surprise Eric Cunningham loves golf. After all, Royal Troon, which regularly hosts the Open Championship, is right in the heart of the Ayrshire town….

Supporting carers across Scotland this Carers Week

Did you know that this week (6-12 June) is Carers Week? Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlighting the challenges carers face as well as recognising…

June is Aphasia Awareness Month and this year’s theme is #AphasiaTogether

June is Aphasia Awareness Month and this year’s theme is #AphasiaTogether, emphasising that those with the condition don’t need to deal with this on their own. While it is crucial…

Celebrating Volunteers’ Week 2022

As Volunteers’ Week 2022 draws to a close, we’d like to say a big thank you to all our amazing volunteers. We’ve had an incredible week celebrating with our volunteers…