Support for stroke survivors in North Devon grows with launch of new support service

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Support for stroke survivors in North Devon grows with launch of new support service

The Stroke Association has launched a new service for local support to help more people affected by stroke in North Devon.

In partnership with North Devon District Hospital, the Stroke Association have opened the doors to a new stroke café which will take place twice a month on the Stroke Unit of the hospital.

Sonya Webb, Support Coordinator for the Stroke Association in North Devon said: “We’re really excited to be launching our new stroke café in North Devon District Hospital. 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. Having somewhere to go and someone to speak to so soon after having a stroke, is vital for many stroke survivors and their loved ones.

“When a stroke strikes, often people don’t know what to expect, what is happening to them or what to do next. We’ll be on the stroke ward twice a month offering emotional support, practical advice and information.

“The stroke café will be a much-needed place for local stroke survivors and their families. Stroke Association services, such as this new café, can really make a difference to people’s lives and recoveries. It’s hugely important that stroke survivors feel supported in their local community throughout their road to recovery.”

For more information about the stroke café, please contact Sonya Webb on sonya.webb@stroke.org.uk or 07717275759.

Topics

  • 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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