Stroke Association warns cuts to services will have a huge impact on East Sussex stroke survivors and carers

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Stroke Association warns cuts to services will have a huge impact on East Sussex stroke survivors and carers

Tara Galloway, Head of Stroke Support for the Stroke Association, said: “Today, the Stroke Association has been made aware of a proposal from East Sussex County Council to cease or significantly reduce £80,000 of funding for the charity’s support services in the county. This is part of a drive to save £17 million across the county.

“This vital funding pays for the Stroke Association’s Communication Support service, Stroke Recovery service, Six Month Review service and Education and Exercise programme. Without all this support, stroke survivors will be left to feel abandoned.

“Stroke is a leading cause of disability, and our services have helped thousands of people in the local area cope with the massive and sudden impact the condition can have. The support we provide helps people live independently in their own homes, return to work, and rebuild their lives.

“In the South East there are around 17,000 strokes a year, and over 150,000 people are living with the impact of stroke. It is outrageous that cuts to these services are even being considered by local councillors.

“We urge local councillors to stand up for the 4,200 stroke survivors, and 1,850 carers that our services have supported since 2009, and oppose this proposal.

"We’re inviting residents to join the Stroke Association for a consultation event on Monday 26 March at 13:30pm at Bexhill Medical Centre, to join us in fighting these plans every step of the way.”

To find out more information on how this proposed cuts affects local services, or to find out more about contacting a Councillor about these plans, please visit www.takeaction.org.uk/EastSussex

For more information about stroke visit www.stroke.org.uk or call the Helpline on 0303303 3100.


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  • A stroke is a brain attack which happens when the blood supply to the brain is cut off, caused by a clot or bleeding in the brain. There are more than 100,000 strokes in the UK each year; that is around one stroke every five minutes. There are over 1.2 million people in the UK living with the effects of stroke. 
  • Stroke Association is a charity. We believe in life after stroke and together we can conquer stroke. We work directly with stroke survivors and their families and carers, with health and social care professionals and with scientists and researchers. We campaign to improve stroke care and support people to make the best recovery they can. We fund research to develop new treatments and ways of preventing stroke. The Stroke Helpline (0303 303 3100) provides information and support on stroke. More information can be found at www.stroke.org.uk

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