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Caring for Stroke - Stroke Awareness Week
The theme of NICHS Stroke Awareness Week in September 2009 was 'Caring for Stroke', looking at the impact that stroke has on carers and families in Northern Ireland. Carers for stroke need information, support and services to help care for the stroke survivor and themselves. NICHS provides a range of support services following a stroke in Northern Ireland, but we need your help and financial support to ensure that these services remain in your local community.
Advertising Campaign
The two week advertising campaign included billboards as shown above, as well as adverts on bus stops and buses and a radio advert on Downtown and Cool FM, which was aired five times a day during Stroek Awareness Week.
A Press Release was also been sent to local media on the campaign - click here to view
Carers Conference - Thank you for Caring
A Carers Conference at the Hilton Hotel in Templepatrick on Tuesday the 22nd September provided advice and support for carers with many organisations like Aware Defeat Depression, Carers NI and Help the Aged all having information stands.
Shopping stalls included traders selling scarves, jewellry, soaps, cupcakes and towel gifts. Other higlights were motivational talks, cookery demonstrations, Tai Chi demonstration, health and beauty therapists, holistic therapies and a range of goody bags for carers.
Health Promotion Events
Health Promotion Hospital Events with NICHS Health Promotion Nurses, and Stroke Family Liaison Staff took place at stroke units in Hospitals across Northern Ireland. These events focused on new carers, health promotion and awareness raising about the impact of stroke.
FAST - Warning signs of Stroke
FAST is an internationally recognised system to help you recognise the symptoms if you think someone has had a Stroke.
Face - can the person smile, has their mouth or eye drooped
Arm - can the person raise one or both arms
Speech - can the person speak clearly and understand what you say
Time - to call 999
If the person fails any one of these tests you MUST call 999 emergency services immediately.
Early detection and treatment saves lives and increases the chance of making a better recovery following a stroke.
