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Positive stroke solutions course

Posted By Andrea B

"Positive stroke solutions course"

About: Adult Health & Support Services / Blantyre Hub ICST (Community Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy) / ICST (Community Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy) East Kilbride

(as the patient),

After I had my stroke in march and was released from hospital I was given a stroke care team who checked in on me regularly. My stroke nurse Annette was fantastic and as I had been really struggling with my mental health following my stroke she recommended I attend the 8 week positive stroke solutions course in the hub in Blantyre.

Sarah contacted me to come meet her for a informal chat to get to know how I was feeling, which to be honest was pretty awful I was crying constantly and feeling really down on myself, she told me that I was coming to the course just on time as it will help me greatly to cope with what's happened to me.

Fast forward to week 7 of course and the changes I have felt have been phenomenal. I have learned through Sarah and Jennifer and the volunteers that it can get better and different coping strategies and relaxation to get me and others through this difficult time. I have met some wonderful survivors and can honestly say I don't know how anyone would cope without this magnificent service it really is a lifesaver.

My husband and friends have seen the changes in me also and in their words every week after course I get a bit more of my old self back which although I was feeling I didn't realise was showing to others. I highly commend everyone who has been involved in my stroke recovery I really couldn't have done it without you thank you so very much ❤️

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Response from Nadia Ait-Hocine, Locality Manager, South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership nearly 2 years ago
Nadia Ait-Hocine
Locality Manager,
South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership

Submitted on 12/10/2023 at 09:24
Published on Care Opinion at 11:18

Thank you Andrea B for this lovely message. I am genuinely delighted to hear about how our services have made such a difference to you specifically and, as a result, to your family. We really do appreciate the time you have taken to let us know and I will make sure all involved are told about the difference they made in their words and actions

Wishing you well in your continued recovery to your "old self"

Thanks again,

Nadia

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Response from Catherine Brown, South Care Group Lead- South Lanarkshire Community and Neurological Services, Outpatient Service - South Community & Neurological OT, South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership nearly 2 years ago
Catherine Brown
South Care Group Lead- South Lanarkshire Community and Neurological Services, Outpatient Service - South Community & Neurological OT,
South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership

Submitted on 17/10/2023 at 12:06
Published on Care Opinion at 12:10

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Hello Andrea B. Thank you so much for taking the time to tell your story on Care Opinion.

It sounds as though things have been challenging for you recently, and as if you have been through a lot, so you taking the time to let us know about your journey is even more greatly appreciated.

It is wonderful to hear that the team were able to support you and make things better for you, and I am absolutely delighted to hear how beneficial you found the Positive Stroke Solutions meetings. I am sure the team will be thrilled to receive this positive feedback and I will make sure that this reaches both them and their manager.

Please be assured that we listen carefully to all feedback received and that your comments and experience will inform future service planning and delivery.

I wish you well for the future and very much hope the excellent progress you have been making continues.

Best wishes

Catherine

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