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Become our Chair

Help us make sure there is No Life Half Lived in Scotland

Help us to reach the 1 in 5 people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid.

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is here to support people with our conditions to live their lives well, with the right support, at the right time and in the right place.

Our No Life Half Lived strategy outlines the ambition and determination to ensure that our services have a positive impact on the lives of the people we support, and their families.

It is our aim that every person with our conditions should have access to quality supported self management and community recovery.

As our new Chair, you will play a crucial part in helping us achieve this.

View our Chair Recruitment pack for full details

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The role

An effective leader, the Chair provides governance, scrutiny and support to Trustees and Chief Executive, to deliver their responsibilities for the governance and strategic direction of the organisation, safeguarding CHSS’ reputation.

Working in partnership with the Chief Executive, the Chair will support the delivery of the No Life Half Lived strategy and optimise the relationships between the Board, its sub-committees and the Executive Team

How to apply and relevant documents

For further information or for a confidential conversation, please contact Catriona Mackie or Kate Kennedy at our recruitment partners, Aspen People on 0141 212 7555.

To apply, please upload your CV and supporting statement as one combined document by 19th April 2024 here

 

“I worried that my life would never be the same.”

Catriona Drummond, recovering after a heart attack

“I felt anxious, lost and alone when I got home from hospital after my heart attack.

“I worried that my life would never be the same.

“But that’s when I met Wendy, a nurse from Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland. Wendy was always there for me if I needed her.

“She helped me when I felt at my worst and she’s even made me feel confident enough to get back to work.”

“I just wanted to help folk with problems like mine, and it’s the best thing I’ve ever done.”

Jock Shiells, living with COPD

“I came out of hospital and was left on my own to try to recover and rebuild my life.

“That’s why I set up a rehab group with Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland.

“I just wanted to help folk with problems like mine, and it’s the best thing I’ve ever done. It’s a rehab group but actually it feels like a family.”

“Tom from Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland was there for me.”

Mike Wilkinson, stroke survivor

“After my stroke, I was in a dark place. I sometimes worried I wouldn’t be able to wake up in the morning. That I might have another stroke.

“But Tom from Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland was there for me.

“He came to visit me at home and reassured me there was light at the end of the tunnel.

“And now, I am feeling better and I know how to control my anxiety. I now have a life I can look forward to living.”

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