The latest Stroke poster can be downloaded here: Southampton SRS Flyer
The Stroke Association is a national charity with local reach, supporting people to rebuild their lives after stroke. We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives. We have a wide range of national services and local commissioned services on offer. We also have lots of new projects and work streams happening both nationally and locally whilst our organisation is going through some new and exciting changes.
We provide information about the onset of a stroke and its effects, what happens after a stroke, or the types of help and support that are available. You may have many questions, be looking for some information and practical guidance, or simply want someone to talk to. That’s where we can help.
If you think that you or someone you know is having a stroke, please call 999 immediately.
A stroke is a medical emergency. The FAST test can help you recognise the signs.
- Facial weakness: Can the person smile? Has their mouth or eye drooped?
- Arm weakness: Can the person raise both arms?
- Speech problems: Can the person speak clearly and understand what you say?
- Time to call 999: if you see any of these signs.
Stroke Recovery Service (An Autumn 2022 update)
We are a new service within The Stroke Association and are here to support those affected by Stroke. Our Stroke Recovery Service aims to work with patients to identify their personal support needs and priorities. We will contact referred patients to organise a phone call and/or home visit to find out how they are managing with daily activities, and any additional support they may require. Our service can offer great opportunities to rebuild confidence and independence and help to rebuild an individual’s life after a stroke.
Our service is for both the patient and their family/carer to take advantage of. At the present, our service is only accepting individuals living in the SO14-SO19 postcodes, we also accept individuals with a GP surgery in these postcode areas. You can find more information here:
https://www.stroke.org.uk/finding-support/support-services/southampton-stroke-recovery-service
Our Stroke Recovery Service leaflet and referral form (click here): Stroke Recovery Service
For individuals who wish to self-refer, they can contact us directly on 02380 720420 or SouthamptonSRS@stroke.org.uk
Organisations can also refer directly to us using this contact information or if filling out our attached referral form on behalf of an individual it can be sent to Southampton.stroke@nhs.net.
Places where stroke survivors can get help and advice:
Click on this link: Stroke Resources – Southampton & Surrounding Area – downloaded Nov 2021
We also have a range of useful publications that people can view on our website, here is the link: https://www.stroke.org.uk/our-publications
Stroke Helpline – a place for information and support:
https://www.stroke.org.uk/finding-support/stroke-helplineStroke Resources – Southampton & Surrounding Area – downloaded Nov 2021
Connect Service – for newly diagnosed stroke survivors when they’re discharged from hospital, supported by NHS England and NHS Improvement:
https://www.stroke.org.uk/professionals/stroke-association-connect
Here For You – national telephone support service for all stroke survivors and their carers:
https://www.stroke.org.uk/finding-support/here-for-you
My Stroke Guide – a dedicated website/online community that gives people free access to reliable information about stroke and a place to connect with others:
https://www.stroke.org.uk/finding-support/my-stroke-guide
Meeting places:
Thornhill Stroke Support Group
Address: Thornhill Baptist Church, Thornhill Park Road, SOUTHAMPTON, Hampshire,
SO18 5TR
Telephone: 07929 374960
Email: colloaj@hotmail.co.u
Totton Stroke Support Group
You can find their info here: https://www.stroke.org.uk/totton-stroke-support-group
How to find the nearest centre:
On the Stroke Association’s website, there is a section where people can find out their local stroke related support service or groups by searching using their postcode, here is the link:
https://www.stroke.org.uk/finding-support/support-groups
