Every year an estimated 150,000 people in the UK have a stroke. That is one person every five minutes. Most people are over the age of 65 but anyone can have a stroke including children. (Source: The Stroke Association) Every year 10,000 people in the UK under the age of 55 have a stroke (Source: Different Strokes) Stroke is the third most common cause of death in the UK. It is the single most common cause of disability. What is a Stroke? A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Stroke is sudden and the effects on the body are immediate. Every stroke is different and people are affected in different ways. There are two main causes of stroke
Rehabilitation Rehabilitation is a planned programme between the patient, family and rehabilitation team members. Promoting health and well being and achieving the best level of functional ability for the individual. Rehabilitation should not stop when the person is discharged from hospital, and many stroke patients require ongoing rehabilitation in order to maximise their functional abilities, minimise complications and promote full participation at home and in the community. Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team The Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team (CSRT) is a crucial part of the service provision.. The aims of the CSRT are to provide a multi-disciplinary service for patients discharged from hospital (University Hospital Hartlepool, City Hospitals Sunderland and the University Hospital North Durham) with a diagnosis of a recent stroke who are registered with a GP within the Easington District locality. Referrals may also be made from other health professionals. The rehabilitation programme will continue as long as the patient has the ability and motivation to achieve realistic goals set and agreed between patient and therapist. The team will also provide information on stroke and secondary prevention and support the patient and family through the rehabilitation process. The CSRT will also signpost to other relevant teams within County Durham & Darlington Community Health Services on discharge. CSRT Our team consists of staff with a variety of skills and knowledge within stroke rehabilitation, with all professionals having registration with appropriate professional governing bodies. The team consists of:
The service is offered to residents registered with an Easington district GP.
Contact Details
Easington Community Stroke Team
The Centre for Health
Whitehouse Business Park
Peterlee
County Durham
SR8 2RU
Telephone Number: 0191 569 2819
Email address: cdda-tr.strokecommunityrehabteam@nhs.net
Further information supporting our service
Voluntary Organisations Stroke Association The community stroke rehabilitation team are supported by the stroke association family support workers and referral can be made by the team or contacting the stroke association. The family and carer support service is a visiting service that gives practical information and emotional support to families and carers of people who have had a stroke. The stroke association website has lots of information about strokes and sources of advice. A helpline is also available from the stroke association. Helpline - email: info@stroke.org.uk Telephone number: 0303 303 3100 http://www.stroke.org.uk/ Support groups are also available within the Easington District. Contact : 0191 518 5160 for further details Different Strokes Different strokes offer support for younger stroke survivors. info@differentstrokes.co.uk http://www.differentstrokes.co.uk/ Strokeline: 0845 130 7172 Other links: Stoke Act F.A.S.T website Stroke booklet Aphasia booklet - Aphasia means problems with communication, e.g. speaking, understanding, reading and/or writing.
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