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Online event – Stroke Association

Online event – Stroke Association

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Join us on Friday 17 November, 1pm-2pm to hear a presentation from Janet Nesbitt, a volunteer from Stroke Association. (Please note this event has been rescheduled from Friday 10 November).

In this free, online public event Janet will provide an overview of stroke, including risk factors, stroke effects and what to do if you think someone is having a stroke.

We will also hear about local and national Stroke Association services, including support for stroke survivors and their carers, how to access advice and information and opportunities for volunteering. There will be a chance to ask questions.

Register now and we will send you a link to join closer to the event: bit.ly/Stroke-Association-Nov-23

This event has now passed.

Join the Stroke Service User Voice Group

Join the Stroke Service User Voice Group

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Do you have experience of having a stroke or caring for someone after a stroke? The North East and North Cumbria Integrated Stroke Delivery Network (ISDN) is looking for people to help develop and improve stroke care in the region.

It is important that stroke survivors are actively involved in discussions and decisions about stroke care to ensure services meet the needs of the people who use them.

The recently formed Stroke Service User Voice Group (SSUV) aims to represent the views and experiences of stroke survivors and their carers. To ensure that all areas across the North East and North Cumbria are represented in this group, the ISDN is currently looking for people who live in North Northumberland (Alnwick, Wooler, Berwick upon Tweed, Seahouses or Amble) to join.

For more information please contact:

Stroke – Act F.A.S.T.

Stroke – Act F.A.S.T.

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You could save your own or someone else’s life, or help limit the long-term effects of stroke, by learning to think and Act F.A.S.T. F.A.S.T. or Face-Arms-Speech-Time is easy to remember and will help you to recognise if you or someone else is having a stroke.

 

Face – Has their face fallen on one side? Can they smile?

Arms – Can they raise both arms and keep them there?

Speech  – Is their speech slurred?

Time to call 999 if you see any single one of these signs of a stroke.

 

There are also other symptoms that may occasionally be due to stroke. They include:

  • Sudden loss of vision or blurred vision in one or both eyes
  • Sudden weakness or numbness on one side of your body (including your leg)
  • Sudden memory loss or confusion
  • Sudden dizziness, unsteadiness or a sudden fall, especially with any of the other symptoms

Why Act F.A.S.T?

If you notice any single one of the signs of stroke, call 999. The faster you act, the better the chance of recovery. Find out more from NHS Choices.

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Online Event – Stroke Association

Online Event – Stroke Association

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Please note this event has been rescheduled from Friday 10 November to Friday 17 November.

Join us on Friday 17 November, 1pm-2pm to hear a presentation from Janet Nesbitt, a volunteer Community Connector from Stroke Association.

In this free, online public event Janet will provide an overview of stroke, including risk factors, stroke effects and what to do if you think someone is having a stroke.

We will also hear about local and national Stroke Association services, including support for stroke survivors and their carers, how to access advice and information and opportunities for volunteering. There will be a chance to ask questions.

Register now and we will send you a link to join closer to the event: