Jersey

The island of Jersey is situated 161 kilometres (100 miles) south of Great Britain and measures 118 square kilometres (46 square miles). Thirty per cent of the island’s population is concentrated in the town of St Helier.

The population of Jersey is estimated to be around 90,000 of which approximately 44,325 (49.25 per cent) are male and 45,675 (50.75 per cent) are female.

Jersey has an ageing population, and the main reason for this is the emigration of younger people seeking opportunities elsewhere. 

• 15,210 age 0-14 years
• 60,570 age 15-64 years
• 15,210 age 65 years and over

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 in Jersey
Stroke rehabilitation services in Jersey are provided by a dedicated professional team. The Stroke Association are pleased to be working with the team to identify gaps in current service provision and to be able, with the financial support of Lloyds TSB, to provide additional services to fill those gaps.

Two members of staff are now employed in Jersey, providing a comprehensive long-term support service for stroke survivors and their families and carers. There is also a group specifically designed to support people with communication disabilities. Volunteers are being recruited, trained and supported to extend the reach of the services. Although tailored to local need, these services are based upon tried and tested models and are supported by the wider Stroke Association team.

Our services are supported by a Jersey Branch Committee, including health care professionals and local business people, who regularly meet to support and steer the work of the Branch.

St Helier

Ann Fugler

The Stroke Assocation
Good Companions Club
Journeaux Street
St Helier
Jersey
JE2 3XQ

Working closely with the Jersey Stroke and Speech and Language Therapy Teams, this service helps to provide the best possible support in the community for stroke survivors and their families and carers.

Family and Carer Support
Complimentary support to the rehabilitaion services provided by the Stroke team. Clients will usually be referred to this service after other therapies have taken place.

Communication Service
Communication group offering supported conversation for those with speech and language difficulties following a stroke. A weekly group meeting is held every Thursday from 11am – 12:30pm at Good Companions Club, Journeaux Street, St. Helier. 

St Helier

Sue Taylor

The Stroke Association
Good Companions Club
Journeax Street
St Helier
Jersey
JE2 3XQ

The Stroke Association Information, Education and Liaison Service
The service offers valuable support for Jersey stroke survivors and their families and carers.

The service liaises with other organisations on Jersey, collecting and providing helpful information on the availabilty and provision of sevices for those affected by stroke on the island.

It also provides individual support by visiting clients who have self referred, or who have been referred by other services.

Stroke clubs

Jersey Stroke Club
The club meets fortnightly on Tuesdays from 1:30 - 3:30pm at St Andrew’s Community Centre, First Tower, St Helier, JE2 3JA. For more information call 01534 730227 or email Ann Fugler or Sue Taylor

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