​Art after stroke exhibition launches in Sheffield

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​Art after stroke exhibition launches in Sheffield

Artwork created by Sheffield stroke survivors will be the focus of a new exhibition at the Salvation Army Citadel, Psalter Lane in Sheffield, on Wednesday 28 June from 12:30pm - 3pm.

The exhibition will showcase the works of 27 stroke survivors created at the Stroke Association’s Reablement Service’s Art Group, held at the Salvation Army Citadel.

In partnership with local artist, Maggie MacDougall, the Stroke Association hosted two six week blocks of art workshops for stroke survivors from November 2016 to March 2017. During the sessions, the group created a number of pieces of art, including still life drawing using pencils and paints, and landscapes.

One stroke survivor whose artwork will be displayed is Desney Barnsley, 63 from Sheffield. Desney had a stroke in April 2013 and spent 16 weeks in hospital.

Desney said: “The day I had my stroke is a day I’ll never forget. While I was in hospital, Jane Hammond from the Stroke Association visited me and offered support and information about the charity’s Reablement Service. I’ve really enjoyed attending the Art Group where I’ve learnt new skills and most importantly made new friends.

“It’s so important to share your experiences with other stroke survivors because it makes you realise you’re not on your own. The Reablement Service has provided me with the opportunity to meet other stroke survivors and try new things, and for this I am forever grateful."

Jane Hammond, Reablement Service Coordinator from the Stroke Association, said: “Art therapy can help stroke survivors build their confidence and find their voice again. Many stroke survivors, such as Barrie and Desney, show overwhelming courage and determination in coping with the loss of many things we take for granted, such as being able to say what we are feeling, or walk on our own. This exhibition gives us the chance to demonstrate the powerful ways art enables people to express themselves.”

The Stroke Association provides a Reablement Service in Sheffield, in partnership with Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Service. The service organises support groups, workshops and one to one work to enable stroke survivors to have a greater understanding of stroke and how to manage their condition. For more information, contact Jane Hammond on 0114 231 0882 or email jane.hammond@stroke.org.uk.

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  • A stroke is a brain attack which happens when the blood supply to the brain is cut off, caused by a clot or bleeding in the brain. There are more than 100,000 strokes in the UK each year; that is around one stroke every five minutes. There are over 1.2 million people in the UK living with the effects of stroke. 
  • Stroke Association is a charity. We believe in life after stroke and together we can conquer stroke. We work directly with stroke survivors and their families and carers, with health and social care professionals and with scientists and researchers. We campaign to improve stroke care and support people to make the best recovery they can. We fund research to develop new treatments and ways of preventing stroke. The Stroke Helpline (0303 303 3100) provides information and support on stroke. More information can be found at www.stroke.org.uk

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