08 claire vincent long term support.ppt

Stroke helpline 0303 303 3100 Website www.stroke.org.uk

Long Term Support

Claire Vincent

Stroke Clubs and Partnerships Manager

The Stroke Association


The long term need

• Social isolation

• Loss of confidence and motivation

• Need for ongoing information

• Loss of dignity and self-esteem

• Loss of control and independence

• Peer support from others similarly affected

• Emotional support


Re-ablement and Social Inclusion• Social support

– Support groups, both social and activity based

• Peer support– Stroke survivor volunteers matched with those

recently affected

• Specific support– Includes back to work support, art projects and

personal budget support services


Model of support

• Person centred

• Menu of activities– Directly provided– Facilitated access

• Trained volunteers


Stoke on Trent


Basingstoke


Benefits

• “I like the way we are both treated in the group. My husband definitely benefits from being amongst other people who have had strokes and understand. I can also share my feelings with the other carers – it’s great!”


Benefits

• “It’s good that we both come to meetings, we have a laugh and it feels as good as going out at night which we don’t do anymore.”


Benefits

• “The group makes a big difference. You’ve got to have something to aim for and be determined to do things. You’re either going to lay down and die or get up and go.”


In summary

• People affected by stroke have a range of ongoing support needs;

• Our model of support provides a menu of support that can meet the individual’s needs in a variety of settings;

• It reduces social isolation, giving back confidence, self-esteem, and motivation.

• It is an opportunity to focus on the good; the opportunity to get back to a life after stroke.


Thank you.

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