Help stoke experts hone their research

The Stroke Association is calling on people affected in South Lanarkshire to have their say on stroke research.

There are more than 14,000 strokes every year in Scotland and about 128,000 stroke survivors rebuilding their lives.

For the first time, the Stroke Association is funding a new project to determine the future of stroke research.

The charity is working with stroke survivors, their carers, health and social care bodies, the James Lind Alliance, Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland and other charities to deliver a set of priorities for research.

Andrea Cail, Scottish director at the Stroke Association, said:“Stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do.

“It affects people differently, it could be anything from affecting speech and physical ability, to affecting your emotions and personality. The good news is that stroke research continues to find new treatments, and ways to improve how we can help more people live independently, return to work and rebuild lives.

“However, we want future stroke research to address the things that matter most to everyone affected by stroke and make the biggest difference to the lives of stroke survivors.

“Through this initiative we will develop a defined set of research priorities. But, if we are to be successful, we need everyone in Scotland who has been affected by stroke to engage with this.

“If you’re a stroke survivor, or support a loved one who has had a stroke, this is your chance to make your views heard. We invite you to get involved as stroke impacts on so many people in our communities.”

Have your say at: www. stroke.org.uk/jla