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No one should have to recover alone. We’re here to support you with our services, resources and health information.
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Read the inspiring stories of the amazing people who are living life to the full with a long-term health condition.
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For people living with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid in Scotland
Through our Community Healthcare Support Service, we provide support to the one in five people in Scotland living with a chest, heart or stroke condition or Long Covid.
Every day people in Scotland feel scared and alone after having a stroke, heart attack or being diagnosed with a chest or heart condition or Long Covid. But our amazing healthcare team, support coordinators and volunteers are here to make sure you don’t have to recover alone.
We’re making sure you get the help you need to manage your condition and live life to the full. Learn more about our services below or get in touch to find out how we can support your recovery.
Get in touch
Call our Advice Line practitioners on 0808 801 0899 for free, confidential advice and support. No question is too big or too small.
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Learn more about your condition and how to manage it well at home by reading our Essential Guides and online Health Information.
If you would like to access our services, then please fill out our referral form. We accept support requests from individuals or family members as well as from healthcare professionals.
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Get one-to-one support from our Community Support team, giving you the physical and emotional help you need to recover well at home.
Our dedicated stroke nurses are here to help you every step of the way as you return home from hospital after a stroke.
Join one of our 100+ affiliated Peer Support Groups across Scotland to get support, socialise and meet people who understand what you’re going through.
If you’re feeling isolated and need someone to chat to, our Kindness Volunteers are here to help with regular friendly phone calls.
Learn how to live well and look after yourself to reduce your risk of developing a chest, heart or stroke condition.
We have a range of activities and support available to help you stay active.
Our educational resources are suitable for both patients and carers to help you learn more about managing and living with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid.
We are working with the Scottish Ambulance Service and the Scottish Government to develop a suite of support for those who have performed or witnessed CPR in the community.
Access support
To access our support services, and to get the advice and help you need to live your life to the full, please get in touch with our Advice Line nurses or fill out the contact form below.
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To access these services contact adviceline@chss.org.uk or call 0808 801 0899