​Ashfield Stroke Group calls out for new members and local volunteers

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​Ashfield Stroke Group calls out for new members and local volunteers

A Kirkby-in-Ashfield stroke group is calling out for new members and volunteers to join them and help local stroke survivors on the road to recovery.

Ashfield Stroke Group was created in partnership with the Stroke Association and is run by volunteers to help people in the area rebuild their lives after stroke. The group meets on the third Friday of each month between 2pm-4pm at Trinity Methodist Church & Community Centre Point, Kirkby-in-Ashfield.

Maria De Giorgio, Community Development & Partnerships Manager at the Stroke Association, said: “We have around 10 group members of different ages and backgrounds who all have one thing in common – they’re stroke survivors. The condition can be absolutely devastating, but with the right help and support, people can make fantastic recoveries, and that’s what the group is all about. The group puts on a range of activities including exercise, relaxation, quizzes, speakers, meals and outings. We’d love to see more stroke survivors and carers, as well as volunteers, from the area come along and join us at our group.”

Maria added: “Support from Ashfield Stroke Group can make a real difference to a stroke survivor’s recovery and mental wellbeing. Without the support of local volunteers, we couldn’t be there for people who need help through one of the most difficult and frightening periods of their lives. Any stroke survivors and carers are welcome to come along to a group meeting and find out more.”

To find out more about Ashfield Stroke Group call Maria De Giorgio on 07799 436028. To find out more about Stroke Association Voluntary Groups, visit www.stroke.org.uk

Across the UK, more than a million people are rebuilding their lives after stroke. By supporting Make May Purple you can help us to make sure stroke gets the attention it deserves and to raise vital funds for innovative research into stroke care and treatment. To get involved with Make May Purple and help to change the story for stroke survivors, visit www.stroke.org.uk/makemaypurple

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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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