New Support Group for Lochaber Residents

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is one of the country’s leading health charities, supporting the 1 in 5 people across the country living with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid to live life to the full.

Since January 2023 Vince McLaughlin has been working as the Community Healthcare Support Services Co-ordinator for Lochaber, Badenoch and Strathspey, Kyle and Lochalsh.

Commenting on the commencement of the new support group, Vince said: “My role is to support people with new diagnoses of chest, heart and stroke conditions who are leaving hospital, as well as those in the community who have been living with these conditions for a number of years.

“At CHSS, we know that people living with our conditions often leave hospital feeling frightened, alone and unable to access the services they desperately need.

“Our community support groups offer connection and friendship with people who understand what it’s like to live with a long-term health condition.  I’d encourage anyone in the community who is interested in finding out more to come along to our next session, or get in touch with me directly.”

Vince works closely with Community Health Teams, local GP practices and hospital-based health professionals and currently supports a number of people who have been referred through the NHS or by friends and family.

Getting back to doing what you love

By providing advice, one-to-one, or group support through our Community Support Groups, CHSS can support those living with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid to get back to doing things they love – spending time with friends and family, or enjoying an activity or hobby they took part in before their diagnosis.

For more information on the support group contact vince.mclaughlin@chss.org.uk.  For advice and support from CHSS visit call our Advice Line on freephone 0808 801 0899.