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We've launched our 2026 Scottish Parliament Manifesto: Our Voice, Our Votes, Our Asks.
This manifesto is not just a list of demands – it’s a blueprint for a fairer, healthier Scotland.
Read our full manifesto and back our Manifesto Campaign 👉 www.chss.org.uk/policy-and-c...
This manifesto is not just a list of demands – it’s a blueprint for a fairer, healthier Scotland.
Read our full manifesto and back our Manifesto Campaign 👉 www.chss.org.uk/policy-and-c...
Today is #WorldKindnessDay ❤️
Our Kindness Volunteers offer Kindness Calls – regular chats providing a friendly, listening ear and connection for people living with chest, heart, stroke conditions or Long Covid.
Find out more🔗https://ow.ly/BSVz50XqqoV
Our Kindness Volunteers offer Kindness Calls – regular chats providing a friendly, listening ear and connection for people living with chest, heart, stroke conditions or Long Covid.
Find out more🔗https://ow.ly/BSVz50XqqoV
November 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Today is #WorldKindnessDay ❤️
Our Kindness Volunteers offer Kindness Calls – regular chats providing a friendly, listening ear and connection for people living with chest, heart, stroke conditions or Long Covid.
Find out more🔗https://ow.ly/BSVz50XqqoV
Our Kindness Volunteers offer Kindness Calls – regular chats providing a friendly, listening ear and connection for people living with chest, heart, stroke conditions or Long Covid.
Find out more🔗https://ow.ly/BSVz50XqqoV
We’re proud to announce that we’ve been re-certified with the PIF TICK – the UK’s only independently assessed mark of trusted health information. 🎉
We're also proud to be the only Scottish-registered charity with this accreditation!
Explore our Resources Hub ow.ly/lETX50Xmu6X
We're also proud to be the only Scottish-registered charity with this accreditation!
Explore our Resources Hub ow.ly/lETX50Xmu6X
November 5, 2025 at 9:13 AM
We’re proud to announce that we’ve been re-certified with the PIF TICK – the UK’s only independently assessed mark of trusted health information. 🎉
We're also proud to be the only Scottish-registered charity with this accreditation!
Explore our Resources Hub ow.ly/lETX50Xmu6X
We're also proud to be the only Scottish-registered charity with this accreditation!
Explore our Resources Hub ow.ly/lETX50Xmu6X
A new chapter begins today 📖✨
Chapter One by Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is now open - our first bookshop & community space in the heart of Glasgow.
Find us at 16 Trongate, Glasgow - open every day 10am – 5pm📍
Chapter One by Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is now open - our first bookshop & community space in the heart of Glasgow.
Find us at 16 Trongate, Glasgow - open every day 10am – 5pm📍
October 31, 2025 at 4:31 PM
A new chapter begins today 📖✨
Chapter One by Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is now open - our first bookshop & community space in the heart of Glasgow.
Find us at 16 Trongate, Glasgow - open every day 10am – 5pm📍
Chapter One by Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is now open - our first bookshop & community space in the heart of Glasgow.
Find us at 16 Trongate, Glasgow - open every day 10am – 5pm📍
This #WorldStrokeDay, we're joining forces with @scotambservice.bsky.social to remind everyone across Scotland to know the signs of stroke and #ActFAST.
Face drooped on one side?
Arm weakness?
Speech slurred?
Time is critical
Any one of these symptoms could be a stroke. Call 999.
Face drooped on one side?
Arm weakness?
Speech slurred?
Time is critical
Any one of these symptoms could be a stroke. Call 999.
October 29, 2025 at 9:44 AM
This #WorldStrokeDay, we're joining forces with @scotambservice.bsky.social to remind everyone across Scotland to know the signs of stroke and #ActFAST.
Face drooped on one side?
Arm weakness?
Speech slurred?
Time is critical
Any one of these symptoms could be a stroke. Call 999.
Face drooped on one side?
Arm weakness?
Speech slurred?
Time is critical
Any one of these symptoms could be a stroke. Call 999.
The Policy & Campaigns team are back out and about at Party Conferences again this weekend!
Kirsty is at the @scottishgreens.org conference chatting to members about our calls for the 2026 election - come say hi!
Kirsty is at the @scottishgreens.org conference chatting to members about our calls for the 2026 election - come say hi!
October 18, 2025 at 10:22 AM
The Policy & Campaigns team are back out and about at Party Conferences again this weekend!
Kirsty is at the @scottishgreens.org conference chatting to members about our calls for the 2026 election - come say hi!
Kirsty is at the @scottishgreens.org conference chatting to members about our calls for the 2026 election - come say hi!
Thank you to the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Neil Gray MSP for joining CHSS Chief Exec, Jane-Claire Judson for a thought-provoking conversation on public health at our #SNP25 fringe event yesterday.
Thanks also to @libbybrooks.bsky.social for chairing & everyone who joined the discussion.
Thanks also to @libbybrooks.bsky.social for chairing & everyone who joined the discussion.
October 12, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Thank you to the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Neil Gray MSP for joining CHSS Chief Exec, Jane-Claire Judson for a thought-provoking conversation on public health at our #SNP25 fringe event yesterday.
Thanks also to @libbybrooks.bsky.social for chairing & everyone who joined the discussion.
Thanks also to @libbybrooks.bsky.social for chairing & everyone who joined the discussion.
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🧗♀️ Huge well done to Geraldine, Marion, Shaun and Lauren from our team, who abseiled 165ft from the Forth Bridge on Sunday to raise funds for @chsscotland.bsky.social.
💙 They raised over £2,000 - with our match funding boosting that by another £1,000!
💙 They raised over £2,000 - with our match funding boosting that by another £1,000!
September 30, 2025 at 10:47 AM
🧗♀️ Huge well done to Geraldine, Marion, Shaun and Lauren from our team, who abseiled 165ft from the Forth Bridge on Sunday to raise funds for @chsscotland.bsky.social.
💙 They raised over £2,000 - with our match funding boosting that by another £1,000!
💙 They raised over £2,000 - with our match funding boosting that by another £1,000!
We've launched our 2026 Scottish Parliament Manifesto: Our Voice, Our Votes, Our Asks.
This manifesto is not just a list of demands – it’s a blueprint for a fairer, healthier Scotland.
Read our full manifesto and back our Manifesto Campaign 👉 www.chss.org.uk/policy-and-c...
This manifesto is not just a list of demands – it’s a blueprint for a fairer, healthier Scotland.
Read our full manifesto and back our Manifesto Campaign 👉 www.chss.org.uk/policy-and-c...
September 15, 2025 at 10:35 AM
We've launched our 2026 Scottish Parliament Manifesto: Our Voice, Our Votes, Our Asks.
This manifesto is not just a list of demands – it’s a blueprint for a fairer, healthier Scotland.
Read our full manifesto and back our Manifesto Campaign 👉 www.chss.org.uk/policy-and-c...
This manifesto is not just a list of demands – it’s a blueprint for a fairer, healthier Scotland.
Read our full manifesto and back our Manifesto Campaign 👉 www.chss.org.uk/policy-and-c...
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Advice Line Living Well Coordinator role with @chsscotland.bsky.social leading and developing a team of volunteers who provide telephone-based wellbeing support to people living with long-term conditions tinyurl.com/5ppyjwu5 £22,000 – £24,000 #Remote
Advice Line Living Well Coordinator with Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland – Goodmoves
Everyday people with chest, heart and stroke conditions leave hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.By joining Ches...
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August 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Advice Line Living Well Coordinator role with @chsscotland.bsky.social leading and developing a team of volunteers who provide telephone-based wellbeing support to people living with long-term conditions tinyurl.com/5ppyjwu5 £22,000 – £24,000 #Remote
"Last month we got married surrounded by the people we love. The support I got from Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is part of what made that possible..." Read Michael's story 👉
www.chss.org.uk/michael/?utm...
www.chss.org.uk/michael/?utm...
July 28, 2025 at 9:48 AM
"Last month we got married surrounded by the people we love. The support I got from Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is part of what made that possible..." Read Michael's story 👉
www.chss.org.uk/michael/?utm...
www.chss.org.uk/michael/?utm...
After his stroke, Michael had a big goal in mind. Get down on one knee and propose to Holly.💍
From his hospital bed to walking down the aisle. Your support can help someone rebuild their life.
Please donate to help more people get their life back.👉 chss.org.uk/michael?utm_...
From his hospital bed to walking down the aisle. Your support can help someone rebuild their life.
Please donate to help more people get their life back.👉 chss.org.uk/michael?utm_...
July 22, 2025 at 8:57 AM
After his stroke, Michael had a big goal in mind. Get down on one knee and propose to Holly.💍
From his hospital bed to walking down the aisle. Your support can help someone rebuild their life.
Please donate to help more people get their life back.👉 chss.org.uk/michael?utm_...
From his hospital bed to walking down the aisle. Your support can help someone rebuild their life.
Please donate to help more people get their life back.👉 chss.org.uk/michael?utm_...
(1/6) Earlier this year the Scottish Government opened a consultation period to review their approach and policy for the care and support of those with long–term conditions as they investigate the possibility of a new “integrated” framework.
July 18, 2025 at 9:18 AM
(1/6) Earlier this year the Scottish Government opened a consultation period to review their approach and policy for the care and support of those with long–term conditions as they investigate the possibility of a new “integrated” framework.
Michael was just 30 when he suffered two life-changing strokes.
When stroke turns your life upside down, recovery can feel impossible. But with the right support, it is possible.🤝
Read Michael’s story & donate now to help someone get their life back.👉 ow.ly/jnuV50Wp0gh
When stroke turns your life upside down, recovery can feel impossible. But with the right support, it is possible.🤝
Read Michael’s story & donate now to help someone get their life back.👉 ow.ly/jnuV50Wp0gh
July 14, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Michael was just 30 when he suffered two life-changing strokes.
When stroke turns your life upside down, recovery can feel impossible. But with the right support, it is possible.🤝
Read Michael’s story & donate now to help someone get their life back.👉 ow.ly/jnuV50Wp0gh
When stroke turns your life upside down, recovery can feel impossible. But with the right support, it is possible.🤝
Read Michael’s story & donate now to help someone get their life back.👉 ow.ly/jnuV50Wp0gh
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Health Defence Lead (Grampian & East) with @chsscotland.bsky.social a key role as part of their prevention services! tinyurl.com/2k2k57hj £33,862 hybrid with travel across Grampian and East of Scotland
Health Defence Lead (Grampian & East) with Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland – Goodmoves
By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as a Health Defence Lead (Grampian & East) you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.You will be part of Sc...
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July 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Health Defence Lead (Grampian & East) with @chsscotland.bsky.social a key role as part of their prevention services! tinyurl.com/2k2k57hj £33,862 hybrid with travel across Grampian and East of Scotland
Recognising the signs of a stroke can save a life.
Share this video with your family and friends. Knowing this could make all the difference.
#ActFAST
Share this video with your family and friends. Knowing this could make all the difference.
#ActFAST
June 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Recognising the signs of a stroke can save a life.
Share this video with your family and friends. Knowing this could make all the difference.
#ActFAST
Share this video with your family and friends. Knowing this could make all the difference.
#ActFAST
Make a real difference from home ⭐
We have volunteers from across Scotland already getting involved. Will you be next?
Apply today and volunteer your way with CHSS: ow.ly/UPGG50W0Ce9
We have volunteers from across Scotland already getting involved. Will you be next?
Apply today and volunteer your way with CHSS: ow.ly/UPGG50W0Ce9
May 29, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Make a real difference from home ⭐
We have volunteers from across Scotland already getting involved. Will you be next?
Apply today and volunteer your way with CHSS: ow.ly/UPGG50W0Ce9
We have volunteers from across Scotland already getting involved. Will you be next?
Apply today and volunteer your way with CHSS: ow.ly/UPGG50W0Ce9
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I'm pleased to support @chsscotland.bsky.social #TartanTeaParty, which raises vital funds to support the 1 in 5 Scots affected by chest, heart, stroke or long covid conditions.
Why not run your own Tartan Tea Party on or around National Tea Day, 21st May? www.chss.org.uk/tartan-tea-p...
Why not run your own Tartan Tea Party on or around National Tea Day, 21st May? www.chss.org.uk/tartan-tea-p...
May 10, 2025 at 7:39 AM
I'm pleased to support @chsscotland.bsky.social #TartanTeaParty, which raises vital funds to support the 1 in 5 Scots affected by chest, heart, stroke or long covid conditions.
Why not run your own Tartan Tea Party on or around National Tea Day, 21st May? www.chss.org.uk/tartan-tea-p...
Why not run your own Tartan Tea Party on or around National Tea Day, 21st May? www.chss.org.uk/tartan-tea-p...
It’s the second week of #StrokeAwarenessMonth and the #StoryOfStroke continues.📚
Every stroke has a story, and we're here to support you through every chapter.🤝
Call our Advice Line on freephone 0808 801 0899 or email adviceline@chss.org.uk
🔗chss.org.uk/services
Every stroke has a story, and we're here to support you through every chapter.🤝
Call our Advice Line on freephone 0808 801 0899 or email adviceline@chss.org.uk
🔗chss.org.uk/services
May 12, 2025 at 8:08 AM
It’s the second week of #StrokeAwarenessMonth and the #StoryOfStroke continues.📚
Every stroke has a story, and we're here to support you through every chapter.🤝
Call our Advice Line on freephone 0808 801 0899 or email adviceline@chss.org.uk
🔗chss.org.uk/services
Every stroke has a story, and we're here to support you through every chapter.🤝
Call our Advice Line on freephone 0808 801 0899 or email adviceline@chss.org.uk
🔗chss.org.uk/services
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#StrokeAwarenessMonth Recognise the Signs of a Stroke: Act FAST!
F - Face drooping 😟
A - Arm weakness 💪
S - Speech difficulty 🗣️
T - Time to call emergency services ⏰
Every second counts. Act FAST. ❤️🚑
#ActFAST
F - Face drooping 😟
A - Arm weakness 💪
S - Speech difficulty 🗣️
T - Time to call emergency services ⏰
Every second counts. Act FAST. ❤️🚑
#ActFAST
May 1, 2025 at 1:58 PM
#StrokeAwarenessMonth Recognise the Signs of a Stroke: Act FAST!
F - Face drooping 😟
A - Arm weakness 💪
S - Speech difficulty 🗣️
T - Time to call emergency services ⏰
Every second counts. Act FAST. ❤️🚑
#ActFAST
F - Face drooping 😟
A - Arm weakness 💪
S - Speech difficulty 🗣️
T - Time to call emergency services ⏰
Every second counts. Act FAST. ❤️🚑
#ActFAST
Brewing up support ☕ Thank you to the MSPs who joined us @parliament.scot to show their support for our Tartan Tea Parties! 🥳
Pop the kettle on and host a #TartanTeaParty for the 1 in 5 people in Scotland affected by our conditions.
Make your cuppa count👉https://www.chss.org.uk/tartan-tea-party/
Pop the kettle on and host a #TartanTeaParty for the 1 in 5 people in Scotland affected by our conditions.
Make your cuppa count👉https://www.chss.org.uk/tartan-tea-party/
May 1, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Brewing up support ☕ Thank you to the MSPs who joined us @parliament.scot to show their support for our Tartan Tea Parties! 🥳
Pop the kettle on and host a #TartanTeaParty for the 1 in 5 people in Scotland affected by our conditions.
Make your cuppa count👉https://www.chss.org.uk/tartan-tea-party/
Pop the kettle on and host a #TartanTeaParty for the 1 in 5 people in Scotland affected by our conditions.
Make your cuppa count👉https://www.chss.org.uk/tartan-tea-party/
This May to mark #StrokeAwarenessMonth, we are launching #StoryOfStroke a month-long awareness campaign that shares the real, personal journeys of stroke survivors and their families.
May 1, 2025 at 8:39 AM
This May to mark #StrokeAwarenessMonth, we are launching #StoryOfStroke a month-long awareness campaign that shares the real, personal journeys of stroke survivors and their families.
Are you up for it? ✨
Join us on Sun 28th Sept and abseil 165ft from Scotland’s famous red bridge. 🙌
Tick this amazing challenge off your bucket list and raise vital funds to help make sure there’s no life half lived in Scotland. 👏
Sign-up now 👉 www.abseil.scot
Join us on Sun 28th Sept and abseil 165ft from Scotland’s famous red bridge. 🙌
Tick this amazing challenge off your bucket list and raise vital funds to help make sure there’s no life half lived in Scotland. 👏
Sign-up now 👉 www.abseil.scot
April 24, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Are you up for it? ✨
Join us on Sun 28th Sept and abseil 165ft from Scotland’s famous red bridge. 🙌
Tick this amazing challenge off your bucket list and raise vital funds to help make sure there’s no life half lived in Scotland. 👏
Sign-up now 👉 www.abseil.scot
Join us on Sun 28th Sept and abseil 165ft from Scotland’s famous red bridge. 🙌
Tick this amazing challenge off your bucket list and raise vital funds to help make sure there’s no life half lived in Scotland. 👏
Sign-up now 👉 www.abseil.scot
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Community Events & Corporate Fundraiser with @chsscotland.bsky.social responsible for developing the mass community participation strand of their income generation strategy tinyurl.com/nhensts7 £35,092 Edinburgh/hybrid
Community Events & Corporate Fundraiser with Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland – Goodmoves
Every day people with chest, heart and stroke conditions are leaving hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.By joini...
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April 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Community Events & Corporate Fundraiser with @chsscotland.bsky.social responsible for developing the mass community participation strand of their income generation strategy tinyurl.com/nhensts7 £35,092 Edinburgh/hybrid
Nurses on a mission to make every cuppa count! ☕💛
A team of nurses at the University Hospital Wishaw hosted a #TartanTeaParty to raise vital funds and mark their colleague’s retirement. 🥳They raised an incredible £386! 👏 Read more: ow.ly/hHqR50VCq50
A team of nurses at the University Hospital Wishaw hosted a #TartanTeaParty to raise vital funds and mark their colleague’s retirement. 🥳They raised an incredible £386! 👏 Read more: ow.ly/hHqR50VCq50
April 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Nurses on a mission to make every cuppa count! ☕💛
A team of nurses at the University Hospital Wishaw hosted a #TartanTeaParty to raise vital funds and mark their colleague’s retirement. 🥳They raised an incredible £386! 👏 Read more: ow.ly/hHqR50VCq50
A team of nurses at the University Hospital Wishaw hosted a #TartanTeaParty to raise vital funds and mark their colleague’s retirement. 🥳They raised an incredible £386! 👏 Read more: ow.ly/hHqR50VCq50
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REMINDER - Your GP, pharmacy, or dental service may have reduced hours or be closed entirely on #Easter Monday (21/04/25). Check the opening hours in advance so you are prepared if you need assistance.
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April 18, 2025 at 10:04 AM
REMINDER - Your GP, pharmacy, or dental service may have reduced hours or be closed entirely on #Easter Monday (21/04/25). Check the opening hours in advance so you are prepared if you need assistance.
📅 www.nhsinform.scot/scotlands-service-directory
🌼 www.nhsinform.scot/spring
📅 www.nhsinform.scot/scotlands-service-directory
🌼 www.nhsinform.scot/spring