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Can divorced central govt woman employee add parents to health scheme? DAE clarifies CHSS rule

The central government has clarified that married female employees can now list their parents or parents-in-law as beneficiaries in the CHSS scheme. Even after a divorce, biological parents remain eligible for benefits if they are dependent on the employee. This guidance was prompted by inquiries from DAE employees, who also…

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Scottish Government urged to expand 'MOT-style' health checks as promised

A CHARITY has criticised the Scottish Government over the new MOT-style checks for hearts and lungs ...

The National (Scotland)

Swinney launches heart and lung MOTs to prevent illness and support intervention

The scheme will see people take part in a range of health tests, including blood pressure and BMI measurements and more.

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Stroke deaths more likely in deprived Scottish areas, new study finds

PEOPLE living in Scotland’s most deprived areas are more likely to die in the year after a stroke than those in more affluent areas, new research…

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Loch Leven Walkathon effort made by Perth stroke survivor Nancy

Nancy Barron from Perth walked a 13-mile fundraiser course around lovely Loch Leven to raise the profile of stroke survivors and local support groups

Daily Record

West Lothian man with same brain condition as Bruce Willis speaks of the impact on his life

Scott Gardner (51) developed aphasia after experiencing stroke in 2021

Daily Record

Cameron takes on new challenge after family member suffers stroke

Cameron, who has ADHD and learning difficulties, Cameron Tweedie, is taking on the 12K Loch Leven Walkathon

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Stirling woman shares stroke experience in effort to safeguard 'vital' under threat service

The national thrombectomy service is facing a 50 per cent funding cut and a recruitment freeze.

Daily Record

Kaye Adams joins call for stroke survivor campaign

Campaigners will send their message to the Scottish Government on World Stroke Day on Saturday.

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Midlothian teacher with long Covid struggling with severe brain fog a year on

Biology and science teacher Chloe Folta is speaking out as new figures show more than 200,000 people are living with long Covid - still suffering ill-effects of the virus months after testing positive.

Edinburgh Live

Scots teacher with long covid still struggling with severe brain fog 10 months after positive test

Biology and science teacher Chloe Folta, is speaking out as new figures show more than 200,000 people are living with long covid.

Daily Record

Figures show more Scots living with long covid than residents in Aberdeen

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed today 204,000 people in Scotland are now living with the condition, several thousand above the 2020 population of Aberdeen which was about 198,500.

Daily Record

Wishaw charity shop using new tool to make shopping more accessible for disabled customers

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland’s shop in Wishaw Main Street has joined WelcoMe, the most person-centred tool for customers to share their access needs.

Daily Record

Chest Heart and Stroke charity appeal for Lanarkshire volunteers to help in community

Hospital to Home services are a nationwide network of local support groups, nurses and one-to-one support teams

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Daily Record

Scots gran recognised her stroke symptoms after watching her husband take one years before

Nancy Barron found her voice again with help from Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland after stroke caused aphasia

Daily Record

Lanarkshire charity boutique to hold open day for new volunteers

Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland is looking for new volunteers to get involved

Daily Record

West Lothian man left him unable to talk for three years following stroke

James Rosie (51) and wife Joanne are now raising awareness of support groups that have helped him cope

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian dad left unable to ever speak again after life changing stroke

James Rosie, from West Calder, had simply been coming back from the shops when he suddenly realised he couldn't move. The incident has left him with Aphasia and he will likely never speak again

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Daily Record

West Lothian man whose life has been turned upside down by long covid set to be part of new pilot care scheme

Greig Brown now struggles to get up and down the stairs after contracting covid despite having once been a keen runner and cyclist.

Daily Record

Charity looking for Lanarkshire residents to become collection can volunteers to help raise funds

Chesr, Heart & Stroke Scotland's plea comes as over 221,110 residents in the region are living with chest, heart and stroke conditions

Daily Record

New funding announced to provide better care for lung disease patients in Renfrewshire

The partnership between Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland and the NHS has been welcomed.

Daily Record

Lanarkshire PT to lead team of 12 at this year's Kiltwalk in memory of late dad who suffered stroke and heart attack

Jo Martin is raising money for Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland to honour her father, John Small

Daily Record

Lanarkshire woman reveals harsh reality of living with long COVID

The 40-year-old is part of the Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland long COVID support group

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