Campaigns, policy & projects

Campaigns, policy & projects

Campaigners outside Scottish Parliament

Everyone has the right to live life to the full.

Across Scotland, over 1 million people – that’s one in five of the population – are living with the effects of serious chest and heart conditions and stroke.

We will make it a matter of life and health that the voices of our people are informed, heard and supported in decisions that matter to them.

Family Sitting Outside

CHSS Right to Rehab campaign

Thousands in Scotland are missing out on the best chance to rebuild their lives. Rehabilitation services help people live life to the full.
Robert Baldock

CHSS call for action on Thrombectomy

Thrombectomy is a procedure that changes the lives of stroke patients.
Scottish Parliament

Working with the Scottish Parliament

Together with our partner charities, CHSS provide the joint-secretariat for two Cross Party Groups.

Inquiry into AF in Scotland

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common forms of abnormal heart rhythm and a major cause of stroke.
Blood pressure being taken

Inquiry into high blood pressure

This will raise awareness of high blood pressure and make clear recommendations to the Scottish Government.
man and woman on motorbike flying kite

Lung (Pulmonary) Rehabilitation

Join our campaign for more support for people living with lung disease
People holding signs saying #rehabmatters

Key Issues

We highlight to Government many issues which affect people living with heart or lung disease, or the effects of a stroke.

Voices Scotland

CHSS support you to have your say on health and social care services in Scotland

COPD Awareness

Over 125,000 people in Scotland have a diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)