Press release -
New stroke group launched for young stroke survivors in Newham
A new service for young stroke survivors will launch at 2pm on Friday 27 March at Plaistow Library, North Street, Plaistow. The stroke group, called ‘Together we can’ is run by the Stroke Association and will take place on a fortnightly basis.
The group is for young stroke survivors in their fifties and under, and will take place every other Friday from 2-4pm. The group provides a place for people to meet fellow stroke survivors who have had similar experiences.
Katy Christy, Family and Carer Support Coordinator at the Stroke Association, said: ‘We’re really excited to launch this new stroke group. Younger stroke survivors face specific challenges, such as returning to work. We’re inviting all young stroke survivors in the Borough of Newham to join us for the launch, and to attend the fortnightly group meetings.
‘Around one in four strokes occur in people under 65. Stroke is life-changing, but Stroke Association services, such as this new social group can really make a difference to lives of stroke survivors. Together we can conquer stroke.’
For more information, please call Katy or Biruntha at the Stroke Association on 0207 474 0003. To find out more about stroke, visit www.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
