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Stroke Family Support
The Stroke Family Support Scheme aims to work alongside health professionals to provide a comprehensive support service for families of people who have had a stroke. This service is available for families as soon as possible after the stroke, providing them with information and emotional support. Stroke Family Support groups are organised within the five Health and Social Care Trust areas.
How does it work?
The service aims to make contact with families of people who have recently had a stroke, in hospital and in the community, within one week of referral. The service provides the following information and support:
- Information to help the family understand a stroke
- Healthy lifestyle information
- Acts as a 'link' between hospital and home
- Provides emotional support and assistance in adjusting to the changes caused by a stroke
- Referral to other support services e.g. local weekly stroke group
How can I be referred to a stroke family support group?
Hospital and community trusts staff can refer you to your local Stroke Family Support Co-ordinator. Families may also contact the Co-ordinator directly. Contact details of your local support group:
North Down & Ards
Maureen Boyle Tel: 0771 4844 210
Down & Lisburn
Isobel Milhench Tel: 0776 4211 535
Banbridge & Craigavon
Lynne McIlroy Tel: 0798 9573 173
Armagh & Dungannon
Noelene Hughes Tel: 0776 4211 536
North & West Belfast
Julie McCullins Tel: 0771 4844 213
South & East Belfast
Shirley Brown Tel: 0790 9116 630
Omagh & Fermanagh
Marie Kelly Tel: 0771 4844 212
Causeway
Shelagh Cochrane Tel: 0782 1278 845
Maghera
Carol Henderson Tel: 0784 1102 520
