Stroke Association Northern Ireland

Aphasia Alliance - www.aphasiatavistocktrust.orgThe Aphasia Alliance was officially launched on 31st March 2006 at Connect in London. It is made up of various organisations including Speecmatters who work together to plan and execute a campaign to raise awareness of aphasia.

Connect - www.ukconnect.orgSupporting aphasic individuals in England through an integrated program of therapy, education, and research.

Department of Health Social Services & Public Safety - www.dhsspsni.gov.ukThe DHSSPS is responsible for health and personal social services, public health, and public safety in Northern Ireland.

European Stroke Organisation - www.eso-stroke.orgThe European Stroke Organisation was created from a merger between the European Stroke Council (ESC) and the European Stroke Organisation (EUSI). Its key objectives include the development of public policies to reduce the number of stroke-associated deaths and the reduction of the global burden caused by stroke throughout Europe.

NICVA - www.nicva.orgNICVA the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action are the umbrella body for the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland.

NICRN - www.nicrn.hscni.netThe NICRN has been established to support the clinical research community in Northern Ireland.

NIMAST - www.nimast.org.ukNIMAST is the multidisciplinary association for stroke teams in Northern Ireland.

NI Cardiovascular Framework - www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/service_framework_for_cardiovascular_health_and_wellbeing.pdfService Framework for Cardiovascular Health and Wellbeing.

Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke - www.nichsa.comNorthern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke provides services, advice and support to the lives of people suffering from chest, heart and stroke illnesses.

NI Stroke Strategy - www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/recommendations-stroke-services-in-ni.pdfThe NI Stroke Strategy aims to improve stroke services in Northern Ireland through 14 recommendations.

Speakability - www.speakability.org.ukSpeakability is the national charity that supports and empowers people with Aphasia to overcome the barriers they face.

The Stroke Association - www.stroke.org.ukThe Stroke Association is the only UK wide charity solely concerned with combating stroke in people of all ages. It funds research into prevention, treatment and better methods of rehabilitation and helps stroke patients and their families directly through its rehabilitation and support services.