Support after stroke

Life after stroke can bring new questions for survivors, carers and families. These Jersey organisations can help. Stroke Social is a social group and does not give medical advice.

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In an emergency: if you think someone is having a stroke, call 999. Remember FAST: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 999.

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Stroke support

Jersey Stroke Support: a local charity supporting stroke survivors and their families across the island. Email enquiries@jerseystroke.org.je

Stroke Association Jersey: information, advice and the Jersey Stroke Recovery Service. Website stroke.org.uk

Headway Jersey: free rehabilitation day centre for people living with brain injury, including stroke. Email info@headway.org.je

CNS Neuro Rehabilitation & Elderly Care: physiotherapy and occupational therapy for neurological conditions and mobility. Email info@cnsrehab.je

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Wider support

Carers Jersey: support and information for unpaid carers. Email contact@carersjersey.je

Mind Jersey: support for mental health and wellbeing, including low mood and anxiety after stroke. Website mindjersey.org

Age Concern Jersey: advice, activities and support for older Islanders. Email info@ageconcern.je

Enable Jersey: information and support for disabled Islanders. Email info@enablejersey.org

Help2Quit: free stop-smoking support from Health and Care Jersey. Email Help2Quit@health.gov.je

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For questions about your own care, please speak to your GP or the hospital team looking after you. If your organisation supports people affected by stroke and would like to be listed here, email strokesocial.je@gmail.com