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Our mission; To support people to adjust to life after stroke
Our Vision;
Everyone who has had a stroke can get the help they need to regain confidence, achieve a level of independence, and re-build a fulfilling life
Counselling and other psychological support is offered to all people affected by stroke, including their carers, as we recognise that many people need professional emotional or psychological support to adjust to their life after stroke
Bristol After Stroke's services make a measurable difference to people's lives after stroke
The voice of people affected by stroke is heard so that services are improved and needs are met
Our values
Person-centred, high quality services
Freedom from all discrimination, treating all equally and with respect
Involving our service users and our staff in planning service delivery
Co-operative working with other organisations to achieve our vision
Being positive and creative in responding to challenges and opportunities
Working with integrity and maintaining confidentiality
Operating efficiently with low costs to achieve our vision
Activities
Bristol After Stroke provides a range of services that include;
Stroke coordinator services that offer information, advice and an assessment of needs.
Support groups - we facilitate a range of groups, cafe's and drop ins where people can meet others in similar situation to themselves in a supportive and understanding environment.
Courses - we provide a psycho educational programme designed to support low mood and anxiety, we also provide a physiotherapy led 8 week course.
Counselling - a stroke can leave lasting emotional and psychological impacts, we offer one to one counselling to support stroke affected people and their families.
