News from the East of England region
This page provides news updates about our East of England region.
Three new voluntary groups in the region.
At the end of 2008, three new voluntary Stroke Association Stroke Support Groups opened in the East of England. The Stroke Association Colchester Support Group had it's first meeting in October, The Stroke Association Felixstowe Area Stroke Support (F.A.S.S.) launched in November, and The Stroke Association Halstead Firm Friends Stroke Club is also now up and running.
The groups are run by volunteers, some of whom have had a stroke themselves, and offer a lifeline to people who have been affected by stroke, as often the full impact of stroke is not realised until the person is discharged from hospital. The groups offer long-term support in a friendly social setting, and a varied programme of activities promotes confidence, alleviates social isolation and offers valuable respite to carers.
Stroke Development Service - Luton
November 2008 saw the launch of a Stroke Development Service for Luton, managed by our Stroke Development Officer, Rebecca Chatterton. Rebecca is joined by Kishore Kaler, Family and Carer Support Co-ordinator to Asian Communities in Luton and Tyrone Sutherland, Family and Carer Support Co-ordinator to Luton African Caribbean Communities.
Further details can be obtained from our Helpline on 0845 3033 100 or by emailing our Information Service.
A Family and Carer Support Service for South West Essex
A Family and Carer Support Service commences in South West Essex on 1 September 2009. This visiting service for people who have been affected by stroke will provide practical information and emotional support to stroke survivors and their families and carers. For further information please contact our Helpline on 0845 3033 100 or email our Information Service.
A New Communication Service for the East of England
A new Communication Service has started in the Colchester area, with groups meeting each Monday and Thursday mornings during term-time. Our Communication Support Service works to improve communication in people who have difficulty speaking, understanding speech or writing because of a stroke. For further details please phone our Helpline on 0845 3033 100 or contact our Information Service.
For further information about stroke clubs or stroke services please contact our Helpline on 0845 3033 100 or email our Information Service.
