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Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) supports you to have your say with Voices Scotland.

Have your say with Voices Scotland.

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The focus of healthcare in Scotland is changing from the buildings and organisations to you... the patients and carers. The professionals are looking for your views and opinions on the future for Scotland and Voices Scotland can help you to have your voice heard.

Your voice can make a difference to the health of Scotland and getting involved can also be a valuable and fascinating experience. You can learn new skills and meet like minded people and the professionals.


Whatever your background and experience you can bring a valued voice and leave knowing that you have made a real difference.

How can Voices Scotland help you?
The Voices Scotland section of the Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland wedbsite is where you will find regularly updated information on:

  • Hearty Voices Scotland; free training and support available across Scotland and joining the register
  • Opportunities to Get Involved; who is looking for your experiences and views
    • Projects Under Development; exciting new initiatives for Stroke and Respiratory patients and carers
  • Useful Documents; guides, documents and links to keep you informed;
  • Glossary; a glossary of terms used with healthcare services



"in the new culture we are seeking to create, we must listen to patients and respond to patients in order to develop the patient-centered services we have talked about for so long."'Partnership for Care' – Scottish Parliament 2003.



"we need to ensure that patient focus and public involvement are core drivers of decison making and not an afterthought or side issue." 'Better Health Better Care' - Scottish Government 2007.


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