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Glasgow Times
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Veterans project reviving partnership with Rangers FC
The initiative, Glasgow Veterans United (GVU), is a football and social programme aimed at the city's veteran community. The project is a collaboration between Glasgow's Helping Heroes (GHH), a partnership between Glasgow City Council and SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, and the Rangers Charity Foundation. Read more: Special screening of Scottish football documentary to be held in Glasgow GVU previously operated as a football team, but its format excluded many fans of the game who couldn't play at full speed. Now, the initiative will take the form of walking football, in order to be accessible to veterans of all ages and abilities. Elsa Geeraedts, project and office coordinator at GHH, said: "We're excited to get started and bring Glasgow Veterans United back to the community. "It's been a popular programme in the past, and we are excited to be able to bring football to veterans of all ages, genders, and skill levels. "With GVU, we want to attract an audience that wouldn't be comfortable asking for help in any other setting. "We want this to be an inclusive and open environment, where people can open up about any issues they're battling." The sessions will be held at the Ibrox Community Centre on Tuesdays from 11am to 1pm during term time, just across the street from the home of Rangers FC. Read more: Rangers legend fronts campaign for football kits The first hour will focus on warmups and a friendly walking football match, led by Rangers Community Coaches. Following this, the second hour will allow people an opportunity to socialise over teas and coffees, and to connect with the GHH team. More information about GVU is available by contacting the GHH team at ghh@ or on 0141 488 3652.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Low Awareness of Heart Attack Symptoms Puts Irish Women in Danger
Survey Finds 1 in 2 Women Unaware That Warning Signs May Differ from Men's GALWAY, Ireland, April 08, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A recent survey conducted by Croí, the Heart & Stroke Charity in Ireland, and Global Heart Hub (GHH) has revealed alarming gaps in awareness of heart attack symptoms among women in Ireland.1 Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death of women in Ireland, with 1 in 4 women dying from cardiovascular disease.2 Yet this survey has revealed that women across the country may be less informed about the risks and symptoms compared to men.1 While many women believed they would recognise the signs of a heart attack, only 3% were able to name all relevant symptoms. And less than 1% could accurately name the symptoms without naming any wrong ones. Additionally, only 1 in 2 were aware that the critical warning signs in women may differ from those in men. The survey was conducted in March 2025 and included 502 women aged over 18 across Ireland.1 To improve awareness, Croí and GHH have partnered to launch the "Her Final Search" campaign, which aims to educate about the unique symptoms of heart attack in women. Through a series of videos distributed across social media depicting final online symptom searches of women who died of CVD/heart attack, this initiative educates the public on the specific symptoms that women may experience differently from men, such as jaw, neck and back pain, to help more people know when to seek help.3 The campaign builds upon the poignant story of Lynn Witham, a 60-year-old woman from the UK, who was found dead next to a tablet where she had been trying to Google signs of a heart attack. Lynn is more than just a statistic; she was a much-loved sister and auntie, who spent lots of time with her family and was known for her love and generosity. Her niece, Rosie Morgan, shared, "There needs to be more awareness around heart attack symptoms in women. Had my amazing auntie known these symptoms, she may have asked for advice and, as a result, still be with us today. Trust your instinct when it comes to your health—don't wait to seek help, time is precious." Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women worldwide, with coronary heart disease claiming more than twice as many lives as breast cancer.4 Despite these alarming statistics, women are less informed about the risks and symptoms compared to men, often waiting an average of 37 minutes longer to seek medical help during heart attacks.5 Annie Faherty Costelloe, Head of Patient Community Engagement at Croí, emphasised the importance of the campaign, saying, "Heart attack symptoms in women tend to be more subtle, making it hard to recognise and treat. Knowing there is so little awareness has compelled us to bridge the gap and work harder to educate women across Ireland about unique symptoms they may disregard." Neil Johnson, Executive Director of GHH, stated, "Inequalities in awareness means cardiovascular issues in women are frequently diagnosed too late, misdiagnosed, or overlooked entirely, resulting in thousands of preventable deaths each year. This campaign aims to increase knowledge of common heart attack symptoms that many women remain oblivious to, so they understand when to seek help. With technology at our fingertips, your online search can be one that helps you receive a timely diagnosis." For more information about the campaign and how you can get involved, please visit The campaign videos can be viewed here. +++ About Croí Heart & Stroke Charity Established in 1985, Croí is a registered Irish Heart and Stroke Charity. Croí's mission is to prevent heart disease and stroke, save lives, and empower and support people, families, communities, and future generations to take control of their health and well-being. The Croí Heart and Stroke Centre, opened in Galway in November 2012, is a leading centre for heart and stroke prevention, research, education, support, and rehabilitation. About Global Heart Hub Global Heart Hub is the first global non-profit organisation established to provide a voice for those living with or affected by cardiovascular disease. Global Heart Hub are an alliance of heart patient organisations, aiming to create a unified global voice for those living with or affected by heart disease. References Weber Shandwick survey for Croí and Global Heart Hub (March 27, 2025). Data on file. Croí. Women at heart. Accessed March 25, 2025. Mayo Clinic. Heart disease in women: Understand symptoms and risk factors. Updated October 25, 2024. Accessed April 8, 2025. World Heart Federation. World Heart Report 2023. Accessed March 25, 2025. European Society of Cardiology. Women having a heart attack wait longer than men to get help. Updated December 11, 2018. Accessed March 25, 2025. View source version on Contacts Media Contacts: Louise Troeng, Senior Manager, Weber Shandwick Email herlastsearch@ / Mobile +41 79 249 80 62Josephine Kelly, Senior Communications Coordinator, Croí Email josephine@ / Mobile: 087 7576519 Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Glasgow initiative launched to tackle homelessness and mental health issues
An initiative focused on preventing suicides among Glasgow-based veterans has been launched. Glasgow's Helping Heroes (GHH), in partnership with SSAFA and Glasgow City Council, has rolled out Sleep Well to assist veterans with mental health, housing, and financial support. The initiative aims to tackle the problem of homelessness, as 45 per cent of homeless people report suffering from mental health issues. Specialist staff will run "surgeries" for those facing homelessness at key locations across the city. Veterans can attend the first 'Sleep Well' session at the Simon Community Access Hub on Argyle Street on March 11 between 2pm and 5pm, or go to or call 0141 488 3652. Ryan MacDonald, operations manager at GHH, said: "Even the prospect of homelessness is devastating for most, leading to detrimental and severe impacts on mental health, including suicide ideation. "Sometimes, we can prevent homelessness from occurring entirely, and that is what we hope to do more often through 'Sleep Well'." Staff will have greater access to veterans who may be homeless through the initiative, tackling the vicious cycle of mental health issues and homelessness. The two-year programme is funded by a grant from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust's Embedding Prevention of Veteran Suicide programme, with the GHH team members set to offer onsite support on a weekly or monthly basis at organisations like Simon Community, Erskine, Scottish Veteran's Residences, and HMP Barlinnie. Mr MacDonald added: "With our specialist focus on the veteran community in Glasgow, we are hoping to shorten periods of homelessness for any veterans who may already find themselves without a place to call their home. "The 'Sleep Well' initiative is also for any veteran experiencing poor mental health or suicide ideation and our small and friendly team are ready to provide a warm welcome."
