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- 2024 December
Its December again and time to reflect on the year as a whole, well what can we say? ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS, what we have achieved this year can only be described as truly that. When we embarked on this journey of recovery after our own experience we have not only gained strength from our rehabilitation but also inspired lots of other stroke patients and their families. If I have to be totally honest I have been striving to ensure that this charity really is something else, a class above others, something that makes us unique and I have to admit something so so simple works and that is what we have found with “EDDIE’s CLUB”.
Due to the popularity of “EDDIE’s CLUB” we have now managed to secure nine, 9, stroke survivors back in employment since July 24 and we hope to expand this offering especially when the element of employment is not just for StrokeInformation but also other employers too and we have only been able to succeed here with our tenacity, compassion and understanding by pulling on our own experiences. As we look back over the last 12 months with great pride we must look very favourably into 2025 and beyond, “EDDIE’s CLUB” has definitely given us a fresh perspective on the future of Stroke care focusing on preventative measures but also channelling mindset into coping strategies and managing our new way of life. A great way to begin is by adopting the 4 A’s 1) Awareness, make those close to you as in family members, work colleagues, friends and associates aware that you have had a stroke and that things are a little different that they used to be. 2) Acknowledgement, having that realisation that the stroke actually happened will help you in the long run, no matter how long it takes. 3) Acceptance, as soon as you an accept that what has happened has happened and it CONNOT be undone, you will start to improve. 4) Action, exactly that, take action whether it be a change of diet, exercise more, less, dink less, smoke less, try to cut any stress out of your life. In our experiences there has always been evidence of a trigger and almost everyone we have come into contact with has suggested that there has been something that ignited that blue touch paper.
As the year closes we must encourage everyone to get on board with “EDDIE’S CLUB” and also promote “Eddie’s Easter Eggstraviganza” where we plan to celebrate our 9th Birthday.
- 2024 November
WOW how are we in November already? This year is going so fast, to think that we came up with the idea of getting stroke survivors back into employment with Eddie’s Club and since July 2024, we have managed to get employment for Ben, Matt, Dan, Rhian, John, Steve and now Mandy so thats 7 (Seven people) with a sense of worth and belonging once more.
The word of StrokeInformation is growing and we are reaching stroke survivors all over the world, which is quite apparent as we have just celebrated a few days ago “World Stroke Day’ yes I know we are not going to reach out to all the 17 million or so stroke survivors each year but if we at least let some of them know that there is hope out there, then we are winning. Our “WhatsApp” group as now reached nearly 100 members, who would have thought that when we started?
WE have also won another benefit appeal for one of our service users which is just goes to show that we really do care because we’ve been there.
So please let people know about Eddie’s Club and by becoming a member they can not only get a load of merchandise, which includes a special edition wax framed certificate, air fresheners, pin badges, signed book, pens and coming soon a beanie toy Steady Eddie. However thats not all, you will as be able to partake in awareness sessions, fundraising tasks, discounted social events and all safe in the knowledge that your contribution has got another stroke survivor back in employment once more.
SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY 4th APRIL 2025 – Courtesy of Eagle Build, we are pleased to bring to you Eddie’s Easter Eggstravangza which will celebrate our 9th Birthday of being a registered charity. Please reserve your seat / table now. - 2024 October
October 2024, wow, where has the year gone?
Eddie’s Club is proving to be a fantastic success – How would you like to enhance your corporate social responsibility? Yes, a monthly subscription to StrokeInformation and we will guarantee to get another stroke survivor back into gainful employmentMatt, one of our superb co-ordinators says “Working for a stroke information organization as a stroke survivor brings a deep sense of purpose and connection. Having experienced the life-altering impact of a stroke firsthand, it allows me to use my own journey of recovery to help others facing similar challenges. I can empathize with their struggles, fears, and triumphs in a way that only a fellow survivor truly can. This role isn’t just about providing medical or recovery information, but about offering hope and encouragement to those in the midst of their own healing process. Sharing my personal experiences allows me to inspire others and show that recovery is possible, even when the road seems uncertain or difficult.In addition to sharing stroke recovery information, my work includes leading men’s mental health groups, where I focus on addressing the emotional and psychological effects of surviving a stroke. These groups are vital spaces where men can openly discuss their mental health, often an overlooked aspect of recovery. Many men struggle with feelings of vulnerability or frustration as they adjust to life after a stroke, and these groups provide a supportive environment where they can express themselves without judgment. By facilitating these discussions, I aim to break down stigmas around men’s mental health, fostering a sense of community and resilience among those who may feel isolated in their recovery journey.Our newest employee, Mandy, adds "I had my stroke in October 2021, I thought I would be back to work within two to threemonths, but February 2024 I was ill health retired. My journey and recovery is ongoing and I found stroke information, talking and messaging in the group has given me hope and inspiration, as well as the Monday zoom meeting, they understand the journey,feelings because of being stroke survivors. Im now a coordinator for Stroke Information, I want to reach out to other stroke survivors and inspire them to think positive and celebrate their achievements no matter how small or big. This role has made me realise I have much to offer and helps me to feel valued once again. Thank you Stroke Information. My aim is to attend coffee mornings that the stroke rehabilitation team offer within Somerset, to tell other stroke survivors the aims of the charity. Also to let the rehabilitation team know that this charity exists and the ways in which we can support others. I support one particular individual as a bespoke counselling service with Nick, the founder of StrokeInformation via our WhatsApp group focusing on the positives of his recovery rather than the negatives. Others may have given up but we dont. Im here to give support and help to others on their journey and recovery.
- 2024 September
Towards the end of last month we met with Phil Worthington, director of WPMS West pro media services who specialise in getting your name and brand out there with assistance on your google business to get genuine reviews for your organisation. To be totally honest, Its been a game changer and we can now ask people to tap their phone or scan the QR code and it will take them to the review site where they can comment on our services. If you would like to know more please check out www.westpromediaservices.com Phil said “Delighted to be able to support Nick Clarke 💚, CEO and Founder of StrokeInformation to help increase the awareness of the important work the charity undertakes to support stroke survivors. We first met Nick at a recent BNI Vision Stockport meeting and were impressed with the important work he undertakes to increase awareness of the charity.
We have provided a Google Review Device to allow the charity to quickly collect Google reviews and have also provided advice on Services and service descriptions that will help increase the charity’s brand and visibility in Google.
Please share with anyone to help promote the important work the charity undertakes.”
Mandy CooperStaying with great news, we are absolutely thrilled to be able to introduce our newest member of Staff, Ms Mandy Cooper, a single parent bringing up her granddaughter under a special guardianship order. She previously was working full time (31 hours) in secondary education. her life was busy, used to walk to work, on average day, she would walk between 15,000 to 20,000 steps a day especially when at work. October 23rd 2021 the day her life altered. Mandy’s aim was to try to get back to work and were pleased to announce that she has, Mandy starts with StrokeInformation on the 1st September 2024 just short of 3 years after that day none of us remember fondly. So, my message to all stroke survivors don’t give up, keep trying, celebrate your achievements no matter how small. Life is for living and I’m grateful for every day I wake up……. Mandy Cooper
September will also see us hit 10 members of Eddie’s club, so effectively we have 3 members join a month which enables to add more stroke survivors to the workforce providing them with a use, making them feel worthy once more. If you or anyone else you know are interested in about finding more on Eddie’s club please get in touch. I promise you won’t regret it. Finally on the 10th September 2024, I will be celebrating my 12th (Twelfth) StrokeVersary, im living proof that you can rebuild your life after such a traumatic event. - 2024 August Yes August see’s Eddie’s Club has been running for exactly 1 month and we have had a great response with organisations joining up to be officially a member of Eddie’s club supporting Stroke survivors back into employment. If you own a business or work for a company who wish to improve their corporate social responsibility then look no further help us get the stroke survivor out of their shell and feeling worthy once more.
We can only really do this with your help, so please contact me for more details; Nick@strokeinformation.co.uk and thank you to everyone who has signed up already, you have no idea what difference you have made to someone who effectively was written off previously. Thank You. The names of OUR supporters will be credited in our brand new podcast “The Wobblers” coming very soon. It was great to attend a workshop recently which was run by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council in collaboration with Healthwatch Stockport entitled ‘Keeping it Real” whereby the health and social care sector acknowledges the need for lived experience to help the sector re-establish itself, as they say there is NOTHING BETTER THAN LIVED EXPERIENCE. Why not join us on this journey?
- 2024 July
, welcome to July, I am delighted to announce our latest employee, Dan, he is one of the most inspirational guy Ive ever met both pre and post stroke. a relatively young stroke survivor and someone that was told that he would never walk again 2 years ago, well guess what, he has proved all the doubters wrong and really promotes what hard work determination, spirit, fight and not giving up really embodies.
Too many people impacted by Stroke are given up upon and we are slowly changing that mindset. Welcome DAN……
Eddie’s Club launches TODAY…..Yes this is also amazing news and open to any business or organisation who can become a member, receive some StrokeInformation merchandise
Official Certificate of membership with special edition wax seal to display at your premises
Free MerchandiseSteady Eddie ™️ pin badges.
Steady Eddie ™️ car air fresheners.
Car StickersA personalised thank you from the charity founder
Whatsmore for every member that joins enables StrokeInformation to employ another Stroke survivor to real empower others.
We are hoping to add another new employee very very soon and I have no doubt that they will be a fantastic asset to our charity. With others to follow because we care because we’ve been there.
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- 2024 June
June
Welcome to June, yes a warm welcome to our new wobblers who have joined our special band of brothers and sisters, please remember we care because we have been there. Im also pleased to announce that we have just been recognised in our local community as we have won an award with the Vernon building society community stars scheme. Receiving any recognition is an amazing feeling because we must be doing something right.
Whether you are in contact via telephone, email, WhatsApp or social media we will always look out for you and try and assist you in being the best version of yourselves. No matter what anyone says, they can and do get proved wrong, so DONT GIVE UP trying. Over the years since our inception we have seen it many times where the so called professionals have said “Oh, you won’t be able to do this again” or indeed “you won’t be able to do that” remember a ver special three letter word and that word is simply YET. As I mentioned last month, our WhatsApp community is growing and we now have several WhatsApp groups, including a general one, a football one which might be a tad quiet until the Euro’s start and a fantastic ladies only chat which was the brainwave of Jackie, what a brilliant idea?
Big shout out to Frank and Elaine, thanks Matt for seeing if we could help with their notability car issue, just to say that we care because we’ve been there and we managed to intervene and educate a few people about the impact a stroke can have on a person and their family……guess what? Frank & Elaine will be getting their hands on a brand new vehicle imminently.
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The Superdraw will take place on Friday 28th June 2024!!
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- 2024 May
MAY 2024, I am extremely pleased to announce that we have been awarded under the disability confident committed scheme and the award is until 22nd April 2027 this is a fantastic achievement as it recognises the fact that we do exactly what it says on the tin. We now employ more stroke survivors under out tagline We Care Because We’ve Been There. Just because we have had a stroke doesn’t mean that we dont have a use anymore.
Our WhatsApp group has also grown from strength to strength with new people added from all over the UK, so if you know someone who needs our help, please introduce us to them. We are also seeing an increase of people impacted by Stroke not being treated fairly and with compassion and would encourage that if you know of any occurrences please let us try and help. There is no fee, just support.
- 2024 April
Well hello April, it seems a while since we had lighter nights and better weather but hopefully we are now emerging into warmer weather.
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Our drop in sessions are becoming really popular now, every Monday, either in person at 23 High Street, Stockport, Sk1 1EG or via Zoom, please contactus@strokeinformation.co.uk for the link and access details. We also now have grown our WhatsApp community to be an all inclusive group, a football related group and a ladies only group for all the ladies that just want to chat lady only subjects. I believe it has become abundantly clear that we have got something special within our community of STROKE life, yes we know that we cannot help every single person but we can try and make you the best version of yourself. Recently I have been asked to undertake a presentation to highlight what makes us so different and I asked the group members to post photos / videos to me to represent how they were post stroke and how they continue to improve in their own recovery journey, oh my word, the results are phenomenal, truly inspiring and it really proves that there is no such word as can’t.
One thing that is hard to understand is the tiredness or as we Stroke survivors call FATGUE but its actually more than fatigue its NEURO FATIGUE, after a stroke, your brain needs to rest, recover and regenerate, pretty tough right? Imagine having to do that whilst the brain is juggling all the other things that it does, like control bodily temperature, ensuring breathing, swallowing, maintaining toilet habits, ensuring the body gets the correct nutrients the list is actually endless. Therefore it is probably easy for non stroke survivors to use the phrase LAZY, were not lazy we just have an awful lot to contend with. Another common paraphrase is “Oh you don’t look like you’ve had a stroke” Why? What should we look like? never ever judge a book by its cover they say, well its no more true than when dealing with a stroke survivor unless you’ve walked in their shoes and that is what makes StrokeInformation so different.
If you know someone impacted by Stroke no matter where they live then we would love to hear from you to let us try and help you / them.
Listed in the Stockport Directory Contact number : 0330 055 2197
Other websites specialise in rehabilitation and if you are in the Woking or surrounding area or know of those impacted by Stroke in that area, feel fret check out :- https://wokingstrokeability.com/
