Jersey
Every year, an estimated 150,000 people in the UK have a stroke. Stroke is the third most common cause of death in the UK. It is also the single most common cause of severe disability. More than 250,000 people in the UK live with disabilities caused by a stroke.
Jersey is no exception with 125 people having a stroke every year, and around 400 families coping with long-term disabilities.
The Stroke Association Information, Advice and Support Service in Jersey
Two members of staff are now employed in Jersey, providing a comprehensive long-term support service for stroke survivors and their families and carers.
The service offers valuable support by liaising with other organisations on the island and collecting and providing helpful information on the availability and provision of services for those affected by stroke. It also provides individual support by visiting clients who have self referred, or who have been referred by other services.
In addition, there is a group specifically designed to support people with communication disabilities.
Although tailored to local need, these services are based upon tried and tested models and are supported by the wider Stroke Association team.
St Helier
Chrissy Stevens
Family, Carer and Information Support Co-ordinatorThe Stroke Assocation
Soropimist House
28 Pomona Road
St Helier
Jersey
JE2 3XL
T: 01534 730227
chrissy.stevens@stroke.org.uk
St Helier
Tracy O'Regan
Family and Carer Support Co-ordinatorThe Stroke Assocation
Soropimist House
28 Pomona Road
St Helier
Jersey
JE2 3XL
T: 01534 730227
tracy.oregan@stroke.org.uk
Stroke clubs
Jersey Stroke Club There is also a social drop in group which takes place from 10:00am-11:30am on Thursdays at the Hearing Resource Centre, Overdale Hospital, Westmount Road, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 3UH.
The club meets fortnightly on Tuesdays from 1:30pm-3:30pm at St Andrew’s Community Centre, First Tower, St Helier, JE2 3JA.
