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- Research and Funding
- Managed Clinical Networks
- Education and Training
- CHSS Publications
- Advice Line
- Heart Failure Volunteer Service
- Young Stroke Support Worker
- Stroke Nurses
- Hearty Voices
- Chest Groups
- Heart Groups
- Stroke Groups
- Welfare Grants
Research and Funding
Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland funds vital medical research into every aspect of the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of chest, heart and stroke illness.
Our current programme is worth over £600,000 a year, and is one of the largest charitably-funded programmes in Scotland.
Managed Clinical Networks
Managed Clinical Networks [MCNs] have been developed across Scotland to support a modern approach to improving health care and services in Scotland.
Membership of MCNs is open to patients and carers, joining doctors, nurses, managers, therapists... to improve chest, heart and stroke care for local people.
Education and Training
- CHSS Training Courses
- Conferences
- Scottish Heart Courses
- Scottish Stroke Courses
- Stroke Core Competencies and STARs Project
- Study Resources
CHSS Publications
Virtually every aspect of chest, heart and stroke illness is covered in the series of booklets and factsheets.
Up to 100 Chest, Heart and Stroke booklets plus up to 100 factsheets at a time are available free of charge to health professional and other people living in Scotland.
Advice Line 0845 077 6000
The Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) Advice Line aims to meet the needs of patients, their families and health professionals by providing confidential, independent advice on all aspects of chest, heart and stroke illness.
The specialist nurses are happy to research your enquiries for you and help you source the right information for your patients.
Heart Failure Volunteer Service - Lothian
The aim of the Heart Failure Volunteer Service is to support patients and carers with the social impact of heart failure who are living in the community.
Young Stroke Support Worker Lanarkshire
The YSSW is community based with intervention taking place post discharge from hospital. The Young Stroke Support Worker (YSSW) post is an exciting development in Lanarkshire.
Stroke Nurses
Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) nurses provide support in the community to people affected by heart and stroke illness throughout Scotland.
Hearty Voices
Free training and support is also available through Hearty Voices Scotland for patients and carers for Patient Involvement in the NHS in Scotland.
Chest Groups
CHSS affiliated chest groups/clubs offer ongoing support for those living with chest conditions, their family and friends in local communities.
They are independently run and provide a source of supported exercise, information, signposting, confidence and reassurance and are an invaluable part of learning to live with a chest condition.
Heart Groups
CHSS affiliated Heart Groups/Clubs offer ongoing support for those living with heart conditions, their family and friends in local communities.
They are independently run and provide a source of supported exercise, information, signposting, confidence and reassurance and are an invaluable part of learning to live with a heart condition.
Stroke Groups
CHSS Groups - Volunteer Stroke Service
The Community Services Department at CHSS has offered local stroke services throughout Scotland for more than 30 years with particular focus on people with a communication difficulty.
These run in many areas throughout Scotland. These Groups are available to anyone who has had a stroke. They are run by volunteers and stroke survivors themselves.
Welfare Grants
Anyone who has a chest, heart or stroke illness where the severity of the illness has caused need or financial hardship can apply for help through our welfare grants fund.
We can meet specific/ general needs, except those covered by statutory sources.
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