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Charity calls for ‘urgent action’ to help record number of Scots with long Covid

Campaigners have demanded “urgent action” to help long Covid sufferers, as the number of Scots who have had symptoms of the virus for a year or more rose to 59,000. The charity Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland said the record numbers affected show ...

07 Apr 2022 at 14:55

Scotland

Number of excess deaths in Scotland is a ‘substantial issue’, experts say

The number of excess deaths in Scotland is a “substantial issue”, with deaths being consistently higher than average during the second half of 2021, experts have told MSPs. During this period, non-coronavirus deaths represented about half of ...

10 Mar 2022 at 13:25

Scotland

Fears of Covid ‘domino effect’ as deaths from heart disease and strokes rise

The Covid crisis may have caused a “dangerous domino effect” on people’s health, campaigners warned, as deaths from heart disease and strokes both increased. Official figures showed there were 6,727 deaths from coronary heart disease in ...

25 Jan 2022 at 14:25

Scotland

Humza Yousaf urged to roll out long Covid support service across Scotland

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf has been told to “stop side-stepping” long Covid as opposition MSPs called for a support service to be rolled out to help thousands of Scots. The Scottish Government has been urged to adopt a digital ...

24 Nov 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Charities and medics condemn cuts to stroke treatment funding

Charities and medics have said plans to cut funding for a type of stroke treatment called thrombectomy are a mistake. The treatment, which involves physically removing blood clots in the brain, can result in some stroke patients ...

05 Dec 2022 at 01:01

Local News

Feeny lights up for Christmas in memory of much-loved Anne and Joe

A Feeny residence on Main Street will be illuminated for charity in memory of a beloved local couple this Christmas as a tender tribute to their passing. Valued members of the community, Anne and Joe Guy, both passed away in ...

28 Nov 2023 at 18:33

Scotland

Scots with long Covid still face battle for care they need, charity warns

Some 50,000 Scots have been suffering from long Covid for more than 12 months, new data has shown, and the number experiencing symptoms for more than a year has increased by a quarter. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, which ...

03 Mar 2022 at 15:55

Local News

Derry stroke survivor raises awareness of importance to be aware of signs

World Stroke Day will be observed today (Tuesday, October 29) and Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke (NICHS) is using the day to put a spotlight on this serious, often life changing, condition. Constance Jordan, from ...

29 Oct 2024 at 10:33

Scotland

New campaign needed to raise awareness of strokes, says charity

Calls for greater stroke awareness have been made as fewer people are seeking urgent medical attention when they experience circulatory disease symptoms, Scotland’s leading stroke charity has claimed. Chest Heart and ...

10 Mar 2022 at 01:25

Charity chief executive ‘hugely honoured’ to be attending Queen’s funeral

The chief executive of Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland has said she is “hugely honoured and privileged” to be attending the Queen’s state funeral. Jane-Claire Judson will be part of the 2,000-strong congregation at ...

18 Sept 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Campaigners call for action as number of Scots dying from heart disease rises

Campaigners are demanding urgent action to reduce the number of Scots dying from heart disease, after figures showed an increase in fatalities. There were 7,130 deaths from Ischaemic Heart Disease (IHD) in 2022, ...

20 Jul 2023 at 17:05

Scotland

Campaign for ‘thank holiday’ launched to recognise people’s service to country

A campaign for a permanent “thank holiday” to recognise people’s service to their communities has been launched by organisations including charities and businesses. The campaign is calling for both the UK and ...

04 Feb 2022 at 01:26

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