"Compassionate, supportive and encouraging care"

I am writing this on behalf of both my mum and myself (as her carer).

A huge thank you to the community stroke team who cover Gedling in Nottinghamshire.

Following 2 strokes my mum was discharged from hospital in September 2021 after a 2 month admission. We were contacted within days of discharge by the stroke team and the next week my mum was working on her recovery goals at home with the Occupational Therapist, the Physiotherapist and the Speech & Language Therapist.

Under their compassionate, supportive and encouraging care my mum has thrived; she’s reached and exceeded her goals. For 8 weeks she’s been visited weekly by a member of each discipline. The input into my mum’s care and recovery has been incredible and she has benefited greatly, as have I.

As main carer for my mum I’ve felt included and supported too and appreciated the advice and guidance provided to me.

My mum wants to add a few words of her own too, “Thank you very much. It was nice to have you. You’ve been so kind and helpful, you’ve helped me so much. I’m so thankful to you and with Christmas coming I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year”.

Thea, Isla and Kirsten and everyone else involved with my mum’s care – we can’t thank you enough. You’ve all been amazing and have made such a positive difference to us both in what could have been a very challenging time. Thank you.