Long-term Support
Stroke is a leading cause of severe, long-term adult disability with over a third of stroke survivors left dependant or moderately disabled requiring support, rehabilitation and nursing care.
People affected by stroke require long-term support as they work to regain their lives. During this time, they will often require services from both health and social care professionals. Early access to rehabilitation can restore movement, improve recovery and reduce delayed discharges.
Over the years, The Stroke Association has developed and delivered quality Life After Stroke Services to meet the varying needs of people affected by stroke. Our range of services has been developed with the user in mind and they are currently commissioned by both health and social care providers.
The Long-term Support Service is designed to reduce social isolation, promote emotional well-being and confidence, and encourage people towards self-help and individual responsibility for their own health.
The service provides support for stroke survivors and their carers to set up new groups offering a wide range of information and activities to meet local need. To ensure the viability of groups in the long term, The Stroke Association has developed a framework within which the groups are developed. Procedures and protocols ensure financial security and adherence to legislation.
We are committed to delivering quality rehabilitation services. This committment is underlined by our investment in an organisation-wide quality improvement programme towards continual service improvement and development.
For information about stroke and details of The Stroke Association's local services and support, please call our helpline on 0303 3033 100 or email the Stroke Information Service.
For information about support in your area please contact the local Long Term Support Co-ordinator.
Eastern Norfolk
Robert Brodie
Long-term Support Co-ordinatorT: 07515 597162
robert.brodie@stroke.org.uk
Essex
Kim Mears
Long-term Support Co-ordinatorT: 01277 849904 mobile: 01277 849904
kim.mears@stroke.org.uk
Essex
Tina Hughes
Long-term Support Co-ordinatorT: 01277 815146 mobile:07515596795
tina.hughes@stroke.org.uk
Peterborough
Hannah Longlands
Communication & Long-term Support Co-ordinatorT: 01572 812 078 Mobile: 07506 421 207
hannah.longlands@stroke.org.uk
Suffolk
Wendy Jephcote
Long-term Support Co-ordinatorLark House
117 Eastgate Street
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 1YQ
T: 01284 760 006
F: 01284 762 159
wendy.jephcote@stroke.org.uk
West Norfolk
Gemma Smith
Communication and Long Term Support Co-ordinatorT: 01366 377803 Mobile: 07515 596 953
gemma.smith@stroke.org.uk
