We are Scotland’s largest health charity working to help people with chest, heart and stroke conditions live life to the full.
Everyone should have the right to live life to the full after a stroke or diagnosis of a chest or heart condition. Many people living with our conditions experience fear, isolation and loneliness, and struggle to cope with the impact of their health condition on their every day lives.
But our amazing nurses, support workers and volunteers are here to make sure no one has to recover alone.
With our Community Healthcare Support Service, we ensure that people across Scotland get the support they need to live full lives with life changing health conditions.
No Life Half Lived
We believe there should be No Life Half Lived in Scotland. With your support, we can make sure people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid can do more than survive – they can really live.
Our No Life Half Lived strategy outlines our belief that every person with our conditions should have access to quality supported self management and community recovery. We will deliver an approach to this that is designed by people with our conditions and puts what matters to them at the heart. We will work to develop the partnerships that will enable this to be available across Scotland.
Our vision is to help shape a Scotland where people with our conditions can live their lives well. Full lives, with the right support, at the right time, and in the right place.
Our vision is to help shape a Scotland where people with our conditions can live their lives well. Full Lives, with the right support, at the right time, and in the right place. Join our Advice Line team who offer a single point of access to our services and offer support to people (anyone affected by Chest, Heart, Stroke or Long Covid conditions) to manage their condition and live life to the full.
The RVS Cuppa Club are one of over 100 affiliated partnered peer support groups with Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland. This is a social support group (tea & cake, games, bingo etc.) open to anyone who has had a stroke and those with long term health conditions.
The group enjoy a cup of tea and a chat, and provide social activities like bingo and dominoes. You will be helping people to join others with similar lived experiences while also having a great time yourself and making new friends.
As a CHSS Community Connector you can support CHSS any time or anywhere, giving as much or as little time to the tasks as you wish. You'll support us by carrying out smalls tasks online or in your community which will make a massive difference to people living with our conditions. As long as you have access to a smartphone, tablet or computer you can get involved to ensure No Life is Half Lived.
We believe everyone has the right to live life to the full following the diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, stroke or Long Covid. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to. Across Scotland, we provide vital advice, information, and support through our No Life Half Lived strategy.
We believe everyone has the right to live life to the full following the diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, long covid, or a stroke. By volunteering with our Retail team, you can make a real difference to people in Scotland who are isolated, scared, or anxious about their condition.
The walking project at CHSS aims to increase access to walking as part of the prevention of chest, heart or stroke conditions. As a walk leader you enable walks in your community. You will lead regular group health walks in the community alongside other Walk Leader Volunteers, these accessible walks are open to the public to attend and last no more than an hour.
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