Stroke Association - Waltham Forest
Contact details
Stroke Association - Waltham Forest
Public phone: 0751 559 6960 / 0303 3033 100
Email: Jacqueline.anderson@stroke.org.uk
Website URL: http://www.stroke.org.uk
General information
Service offered: The Stroke Recovery Support Service helps to provide emotional and practical support for stroke survivors and their families’. Preparing them for the challenging changes they will ultimately have to make and support them through the often difficult adjustments. Providing essential information and benefit advise, to ensure that their needs are met to make the best possible recovery. Working together with the stroke survivor and the family to set achievable goals, so they can live a more independent and fulfilling life. Making sure they are aware of the services that are available in the borough. Also providing a navigational, advocacy link with the inpatient and community rehabilitation teams and other care providers in Waltham Forest for stroke survivors, their families’ and carers. The Communication Support Service helps people who suffer from Aphasia a disability that is common after a stroke. It affects people in different ways but can be a devastating condition that can alter all areas of life. We the Stroke Association can work with the Stroke Survivor to help communicate better. We can offer social and practical tools to help you rebuild confidence and develop new ways of communicating.
Target group: Stroke survivors/ family and friends
Area served: Waltham Forest
How to contact: A referral can be accepted from any health professionals, family members and carers of stroke survivors. For further information please contact: E-mail: Jacqueline.Anderson@stroke.org.uk Tel: 0303 3033 100 Mobile: 075 1559 6960 (Stroke Recovery Support Coordinator)
Availability
Monday: 9am - 5pm (Please Call First)
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm (Please Call First)
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm (Please Call First)
Thursday: 9am - 5pm (Please Call First)
Friday: 9am - 5pm (Please Call First)
Weekends: Closed
Office Hours:
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - full
Accessible toilets: Yes
Access notes: Carpark availability with disabled parking spaces, lift access
Other information
Languages other than English:
Charity number: 61274
Year established: 1992
Staffing: 2
Public transport: Nearest tube station Leyton or Leytonstone. Buses 257, 58 and 69
Record last checked: 10 July 2023