Expert Patient Programme

Our next course  starts on  8th February 2012 and runs for 6 weeks from 1030am  1pm.  venue Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre 

Feedback from the previous courses has been very good with people saying how much they have benefited from it.

If you are interested in taking part in this 6 week course that helps people to learn how to live with, and manage their conditon, then contact us for details on:

01384 271982  email mail@dudleystrokeassociation.org.uk

New Exercise Group - The Dell Stadium

We are planning to start a new weekly exercise group  in the Spring based at the Dell Stadium, particpants will be able to use the outdoor gym equipment, with exercise being tailored to your individual needs.

Interested? For more information contact Dudley Stroke Association on:

01384 271982  email :  mail@dudleystrokeassociation.org.uk

Rotary Stroke Awareness Day  Friday 20 April  2012

we will once again be taking part in this event, venue to be decided in Dudley when5 Free blood pressure checks, , blood glucose tests will be offered., together with advice about healthy lifestyle and reducing your risk.

More details later. 

Fishing/Angllng Group

Had a stroke, used to enjoy fishing, would like to have return to your sport.  then please contact us, we are looking at the possibility of setting up a group of like minded people who wish to fish local pools, venues to be sorted etc, dependant on peoples needs and how much suppport they may need.

To register your interest, or become part of the planning group contact us

on 01384 271982  email: mail@dudleystrokeassociatin.org.uk   

Dudley Stroke Club's holiday for 2012

Queens Hotel Llandudno 11th - 18th August.

Cost approx £365 to be confirmed, to include coach travel insurance and one day trip  

for more information contact Anne Adams

anne@dudleystrokeassociation.org.uk  tel 01384 271982

All people travelling must be able to manage on their own or have some-one with them

6 and 12 month stroke reviews

All people should receive a review 6 and 12 months after their discharge from hospital following their stroke

Dudley Stroke Association has been commissioned by Dudley PCT to carry these out on their behalf as a pilot for 12 months funded by the Black Country Cardiovascular Network.

This started in Julyof this year and we will be contacting people to arrange to go out and visit them, as their review date come up.

If you would like to know more about this, please contact us on 01384 271982

Coffee morning - these are held every two weeks for people who have suffered a stroke and/or carers. They meet at a local pub, some stay on for lunch. the groups is run by the people attending with our support.

If you would like to know more contact  Wendy or Gaynor at Dudley Stroke Association  Tel 01384 271982  email  mail@dudleystrokeassociation.org.,uk 

Dudley Stroke association has been commissioned by NHS dudley to

-  promote the FAST message on sports kits.

- deliver the FAST message to clubs and  groups

We also have  posters available that you can display

  If you are interested in helping us promote that Stroke is a medical Emergency please contact us:

Family & Carers Support Group / Exercise and fun based activities

2nd Wednesday of each month 11am - 2pm

4th Thursday of each month 11.30am - 3pm

Held at the Dudley Sports and Social Club, Hillcrest Ave Brierley Hill.

These groups provide exercise, support, advice and the chance to meet others in a similar situation.  Once therapy stops, continuing to progress doesn't have to, you can build up your skills by coming along and joining in our exercise groups.

Costs are £2 for the hours exercise and £2.50 for a sandwich lunch plus teas/coffee

Limited transport avaialble - contact us on 01384 271982 for more details

Speakers and information

Would you like us to come along and speak to your group on the work we do;  stroke, its effects and prevention, or help us with fundraising then please contact us.