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Chandlers Ford Stroke Support Group invites community to Christmas party
The Chandlers Ford Stroke Support Group are hosting their Christmas party at 2pm on Thursday 18 December, at the Velmore Centre, Chandlers Ford, and are inviting people from the local area to join in the festivities and learn more about the group.
The group, which is run by the Rotary Club of Chandlers Ford and Itchen Valley and supported by the Stroke Association, will see its first anniversary in January. The Christmas party will celebrate the group’s achievements during the past year, as well as welcoming potential new members.
Anyone who has had a stroke, or is a carer or friend of a stroke survivor, is invited to come along to the Christmas party to find about more about the service and meet the group’s current members and volunteers.
The Chandlers Ford group provides support within the community for stroke survivors and their carers, and the opportunity to meet others who have has similar experiences. Alongside social and recreational activities, the group also provides communication support for people with Aphasia.
Group organiser Mike Scrivener said: “It’s been a fantastic first year for the Chandlers Ford Stroke Support Group, and we want to celebrate by inviting everyone to the Christmas party. It’s a great opportunity to come along and find out what support the Stroke Association can offer.
Garry Jopling Area Manager for the Stroke Association added: “Stroke can happen in an instant, and groups like the Chandlers Ford Stroke Support Group can be a lifeline for both stroke survivors and their carers. There are nearly 32,000 stroke survivors in Hampshire alone. If you’ve been affected by stroke, come along to meet us on 18 December as we look forward to another great year with the group.”
To find out more about the Chandlers Ford Stroke Support Group, contact Mike Scrivener on 07976 630764, email ChandlersFordSSG@stroke.org.uk or come along to the Christmas party at the Velmore Centre, Falkland Road, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire SO53 3GY.
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For interviews, photographs or more information, please contact: Carly Norton at the Stroke Association on 0207 566 1500 or email carly.norton@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 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 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
