Northern Ireland Stroke Strategy
2008
In November 2007 , the Department of Health Social Services & Public Safety (DHSSPS) published the 'Improving Stroke Services in Northern Ireland' Consultation document.
The Stroke Association NI Response to the NI Stroke Strategy
300 stroke survivors, their carers and families meaningfully consulted on this document and their views were incorporated into the final recommendations
2009
A year on and The Stroke Association Northern Ireland hosted another round of consultation events so that stroke survivors, their carers and families could voice their opinions and views on the work that has been completed on stroke so far and what and is planned for stroke in the future.
Five service user events took place in Armagh, Derry, Ballymena, Belfast and Omagh to gather these views. Over 500 stroke survivors, carers and family members attended to voice their comments.
A high level seminar then took place at the Stormont Hotel, Belfast so that health professionals, the DHSSPS and members of the Regional Stroke Strategy Implementation Group could hear these views and comments.
To view the 12 key messages which came from stroke survivors who attended the Service User Stroke Strategy events, please click here.
Every 5 minutes someone in the UK has a stroke