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recovering from stroke

Posted By Chippy1066

"recovering from stroke"

About: Specialist Therapy Services / Community Stroke Team – South Notts

(as a service user),

I had a stroke and I couldn't do anything, I couldn't walk or talk or look after myself. I came home and I had someone to come and wash me and I had a bed downstairs and I needed a toilet thing next to my bed. I hated that thing.

Then Margaret and Kate and Emma came - brilliant. At the start I couldn't say anything and then I wanted to go to the pub but I felt hemmed in because I couldn't talk so I didn't see my friends. But now I'm driving and looking after the family and I've been to Ibiza with my friends.  

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Response from Stroke Association, Stroke Helpline, Stroke Association 6 years ago
Stroke Association
Stroke Helpline,
Stroke Association

Submitted on 30/10/2017 at 11:31
Published on Care Opinion at 11:43

Dear Chippy1066

We noticed your post and thought you may be interested to hear about the work of the Stroke Association and how we may be able to support you. We are the leading charity in the UK changing the world for people affected by stroke.

We were sorry to hear of your stroke but it was positive to read that Margaret, Kate and Emma were so supportive.

It sounds like things have really improved for you but if you have any questions, our Stroke Helpline is there for you. You may want to know more about stroke and its effects, be looking for practical information and support, or simply need someone to talk to. The Stroke Helpline is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm and on Thursday from 9.00am to 3.30pm. The helpline number is 0303 30 33 100. You can also email us at info@stroke.org.uk. We also have a range of services across the UK, providing information, advice and support to stroke survivors and their families. You can find out if there is a service in your area from our website www.stroke.org.uk/finding-support

Finally, you can also find lots of information about stroke on our website at www.stroke.org.uk. You can read about our services and download all of our publications free of charge. There is news about our campaigns to improve services for stroke survivors, national and local events and our research programmes. You can also join TalkStroke, our online forum where you can meet other people affected by stroke and share your experiences.

I hope that this is helpful and that you continue to make the best recovery possible.

Stroke Information Service

info@stroke.org.uk

Stroke Association staff are not medically trained and the information provided does not replace information given to you by your own healthcare provider.

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Response from Claire Towne, Community Stroke Clinical Team Lead, Nottingham West, Nottingham North&East and Rushcliffe South Community Health Services, Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust 6 years ago
Claire Towne
Community Stroke Clinical Team Lead, Nottingham West, Nottingham North&East and Rushcliffe South Community Health Services,
Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Submitted on 30/10/2017 at 13:55
Published on Care Opinion at 16:45

Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate the time it takes for patients to tell us how we are doing.

What a great good news story, your recovery has been amazing and we are really pleased for you and your family. Its a difficult time following discharge from hospital and we try to make this a seamless possible for you.

The community stroke team always strive to provide excellant care and treatment and they will really value your feedback. I will personally make sure they are aware.


Thank you once again and the best of luck with the rest of your recovery.
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