Stroke Association Northern Ireland

Welcome to the new Stroke Association Northern Ireland website!  On Monday 12th January 2009 Speechmatters re-branded as The Stroke Association Northern Ireland to provide a united voice for stroke survivors and people living with aphasia. 

The Stroke Association Northern Ireland is a community-based charity which provides vital, professionally led services to stroke survivors and people living with aphasia, their carers and families right across Northern Ireland.  The Stroke Association NI is the only dedicated stroke charity in Northern Ireland.

Here are the startling facts on stroke and aphasia in Northern Ireland:

• Approximately 4,000 in Northern Ireland will have a stroke this year
• Today in Northern Ireland 12 people will have a stroke. Four of those people will recover, four will have permanent disabilities and four will die.
• Stroke is the third biggest killer and the leading cause adult disability.
• Approximately 10,000 live with aphasia - a devastating communication disability caused by a stroke.