Member Spotlight: Stroke Association

Brain Awareness Week 2024

During Brain Awareness Week 2024, we will be highlighting some of our fantastic member organisations.

Today we are highlighting the Stroke Association.

What is a stroke?

A stroke is a brain attack. It happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off, killing brain cells. The effects of a stroke depend on where it takes place in the brain and how big the damaged area is.

Stroke can be life-changing. It can happen to anyone of any age and affects everyone in different ways.

A stroke is a medical emergency. If you spot the signs of a stroke, call 999.

Short video explaining what a stroke is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOSvuDmqOdg

Who are the Stroke Association?

The Stroke Association is here to support people to rebuild their lives after stroke. We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke.

We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.

What support does the Stroke Association offer?

In Northern Ireland we provide communication support to stroke survivors living with communication difficulties such as aphasia; an emotional support counselling service for stroke survivors and carers; local stroke support groups; a Stroke Helpline that offers info & support to anyone affected by stroke; My Stroke Guide online forum; a Here For You telephone befriending service; and a wide range of information guides.

 To find out more about the support we offer, visit: https://www.stroke.org.uk/finding-support

How can people contact the Stroke Association?

Call our Stroke Helpline on 0303 3033 100 or email ni@stroke.org.uk