CHSS supports European Heart Failure Awareness Day 05 May 2015 Do you know what heart failure is and how to recognise the symptoms? It is estimated that more than 100,000 people in Scotland are living with heart failure but many more will have it and not know it. Heart failure is a serious medical condition where the heart does not pump blood around the body as well as it should. This means that your blood can’t deliver enough oxygen and nourishment to your body to allow it to work normally. European Heart Failure Awareness Day 2016 is on 6th May and is all about raising awareness of heart failure, including the possible symptoms and the importance of an early diagnosis. This is so that that people with heart failure can get the right care and treatment as early as possible. CHSS is working across Scotland to support those living with heart failure and their families. As part of European Heart Failure Awareness Day, we have events taking place at Inverness, the Western Isles and in the West of Scotland so please do visit if you are in the area. Inverness and the Western Isles Friday 6th May The Eastgate Centre , Inverness, 10am – 3pm. Comhairle nan Eilean Siar council offices in Stornoway Meet CHSS staff and volunteers and have your blood pressure checked by the Lead Heart Failure Nurse in Highland and the Lead Cardiac Nurse in the Western Isles West of Scotland Sunday 8th May The Big Abseil, Titan Crane, Clydebank 10am -3pm Look out for the CHSS stall to find out more about heart failure and how to make the most of living with it. Find out more about heart failure and how to make the most of living with it.