Rebuilding lives after stroke
A stroke can happen to anyone. This is an awareness raising webinar looking at what a stroke is and how to recognise when someone might be having a stroke. Having a greater insight into how this brain injury can impact on individuals, can help to inform any professional or personal interactions you may have with people affected by stroke. This webinar also covers what we can all do to reduce our risk of stroke, the work of the Stroke Association and ways we could potentially make a difference together.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand about stroke, risk factors and the impact it can have on people’s lives
- Know more about the services, resources and work of the Stroke Association and how to access them
- Find out how you can make a difference by sharing, giving or getting involved
Meet our Experts
Sara Betsworth is the Stroke Delivery Lead for the Stroke Association in the East of England. She has worked for the charity in the region for almost ten years in a variety of roles, overseeing service development and delivery, and working with partners towards improved pathways and provision.
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