​Stroke Association appeals for local volunteers for a new football project in Poole

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​Stroke Association appeals for local volunteers for a new football project in Poole

The Stroke Association is appealing for volunteers to enable them to launch a new walking football team in Poole, to support stroke survivors on their road to recovery.

The Stroke Association’s walking football team is being launched in partnership with Dorset FA. Claire Whitehouse, Community Stroke Support Assistant at the Stroke Association said: “This is a brilliant opportunity for local volunteers to get involved in a new and exciting project. Dorset FA are offering training for our volunteer coach position, and there are lots of different volunteering opportunities within the team.

“Stroke has a massive and sudden impact. People’s lives are changed forever - not just for the stroke survivor, but for their family and friends as well. Our services across Dorset help people affected by stroke to rebuild their lives. Through social groups such as this walking football team, stroke survivors can be involved in a team, meet other stroke survivors and improve their mental and physical recovery. Being able to return to work, live independently and take control of your life again after a stroke are all vitally important steps on the road to recovery for stroke survivors.

“Volunteers are an essential part of our work, and hugely help us in changing the world for people affected by stroke.”

Volunteers are required to start training in February in time for the walking football group launch in March. To find out more about the group and how you can get involved, call the Stroke Association in Dorset on 01202 636752 or email dorset@stroke.org.uk

Subjects

  • 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

    • Contacts

    Angela Macleod

    Angela Macleod

    Press contact Communications Officer Scotland press and Stroke Association research communications 0131 555 7244
    Laura Thomas

    Laura Thomas

    Press contact Communications Officer Wales 07776508594

    Scott Weddell

    Press contact PR Manager Stroke policy, and Northern Ireland activities 02075661528
    Ken Scott

    Ken Scott

    Press contact Press Officer North of England and Midlands 0115 778 8429
    Daisy Dighton

    Daisy Dighton

    Press contact Press Officer London and East of England 02079401358
    Martin Oxley

    Martin Oxley

    Press contact Press Officer South of England 0207 566 1548
    Sokina Miah

    Sokina Miah

    Press contact PR Manager Fundraising and local services 0207 566 0337
    Katie Taylor

    Katie Taylor

    Press contact Head of PR & Media This team is not responsible for booking marketing materials or advertising
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    The UK's leading stroke charity helping people to rebuild their lives after stroke

    The Stroke Association. We believe in life after stroke. That’s why we campaign to improve stroke care and support people to make the best possible recovery. It’s why we fund research to develop new treatments and ways to prevent stroke. The Stroke Association is a charity. We rely on your support to change lives and prevent stroke. Together we can conquer stroke.

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