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"My partner had a stroke"

About: Countywide Community Care Service Delivery Unit / Community Stroke Service

(as a carer),

My partner recently came home and said he felt ill and his hand wasn't working properly. I called my daughter, we went to Worcester A&E.

Following many tests we were told he had had a stroke and to return next day for more. At the end of the 2nd day we returned home as it was thought he would be OK overnight and would sleep downstairs , but in going to the downstairs toilet about 5 am he fell and was unable to get up, being in quite a small space.

I called 999, an ambulance arrived and from calls made by the crew the Community Stroke Team arrived within a couple of hours and set the wheels in motion for rehab and coping at home.

For 10 weeks we have had almost daily visits by physios and rehab assistants, in the early days to oversee washing and to come downstairs mornings,  and upstairs to bed in the evening and doing exercises. Latterly the focus has been on walking to gain mobility and I'm pleased to say my partner is doing really well.

We both feel very lucky here in Pershore to have had such a lovely Stroke team to help us. Without exception everyone has been so empathetic, caring, encouraging and supportive and as my partner has been signed off  it's a bit sad we won't be seeing them on a daily basis now.

However, a big thank you needs to be  spread around to say how grateful we are to the team, all doing a fantastic service.

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Response from Sarah Hudson, Integrated Service Lead for Stroke, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust 6 months ago
Sarah Hudson
Integrated Service Lead for Stroke, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Submitted on 28/11/2024 at 13:54
Published on Care Opinion at 13:56


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Hello Limar,

I am so pleased that you took the time to give us this feedback. This sort of lovely feedback really gives the team an enormous morale boost and makes their jobs even more rewarding. I will ensure that everyone in the Community Stroke Service South team gets to read this.

It is lovely to hear that with our support, your partner is recovering and his abilities really improving. It is an incredibly stressful time at the point that stroke turns people's worlds upside down and it is lovely to hear that you felt the team's compassion, encouragement and support for hopefully both of you.

It is greatly appreciated that you took the time to do this.

Many Thanks,

Sarah Hudson

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