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Celebrations at the Life after Stroke Centre
The Stroke Association is opening its doors to the community on Thursday 8 May 2014 to celebrate the second anniversary of the Life after Stroke Centre in Church Lane, Bromsgrove. The charity is inviting everyone along to kick start Action on Stroke Month activities and to find out more about the work of the Centre.
Hugh Tibbits, Regional Head of Operations for the Stroke Association in the West Midlands, said: “The Bromsgrove community has always been incredibly supportive during our first two years here. The Life after Stroke Centre is the first of its kind in the UK and we want to celebrate our Centre’s birthday with the people who helped to make it a reality.”
The Centre will be opening its doors at 12pm and visitors will be able to find out more about stroke, mini-stroke and the services available to stroke survivors and their families. Teams will be also be on hand to give visitors a blood pressure check and advise people on how they can reduce their risk of stroke.
The second Anniversary will also serve as a Community Opening for Edith Murphy House with activities focusing around the Courtyard ‘Community Garden’ and the new ground floor facilities. The building has a Lounge, Arts & Crafts Room and Quiet Room for use by stroke survivors and their families.
To find out more about the Centre and the Stroke Association you can visit www.stroke.org.uk/LASC.
To find out more about Action on Stroke month and find events in your area please visit: www.stroke.org.uk/strokemonth
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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 around 152,000 strokes in the UK every year and it is the leading cause of severe adult disability. 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 we’re leading a community of people to change the world for people affected by 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 ww.stroke.org.uk
