Charity urges Lanarkshire locals to support people living with long-term conditions

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Leading health charity Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is asking people across Lanarkshire to put the kettle on and get their ‘brew crew’ together to support the one in five Scots living with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid.The charity today launched its Tartan Tea Party fundraiser, that will see hundreds of tea parties pop up across the country on May 21 – International Tea Day – to raise much needed funds for people living with the conditions it supports.The launch of the event is being supported by Scottish baker, author, GP and Great British Bake Off finalist, Dr James Morton, who has put together a special recipe for the fundraiser, and took time for a cup of tea with stroke survivor Donna Cullinane.Commenting on the launch, Dr James said: “I’m delighted to join Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland for the launch of the Tartan Tea Party.

This is such a wonderful opportunity to bring people together to support each other and to be there for those who have been through such hardship.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android “I believe we’ll all know someone who has suffered from one of the many conditions that CHSS can help with, and this is our opportunity to talk about it, spread the word about the great work CHSS is doing and why you should support them.”Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland