STROKE PATIENT/CARER INFORMATON PROGRAMME

Hull & East Riding Stroke Service

STROKE PATIENT/CARER INFORMATION PROGRAMME

ACUTE AND EARLY STAGES AFTER STROKE

TOPIC	DATE/TIME	VENUE
Causes and Effects of Stroke Understand more about how strokes happen and the different effects it can have on people	Wednesday 2nd June 11.00am – 12.00pm	Lecture Theatre Hull Royal Infirmary
Risk Factor Management and prevention of further stroke Opportunity to discuss treatment planned to help prevent further strokes occurring	Wednesday 9th June 11.00am – 12.00pm	Lecture Theatre Hull Royal Infirmary
Swallowing problems after stroke Understanding what sort of swallowing problems might occur Safer strategies to help prevent difficulties PEG management Textures – food and fluids	Wednesday 16th June 11.00am – 12.00pm	Lecture Theatre Hull Royal Infirmary
Recovery after stroke Understanding about rehabilitation, what it is and how the multidisciplinary team help patients and carers Patient and carers input to setting long and short term goals Tiredness after stroke	Wednesday 23rd June 11.00am – 12.00pm	Lecture Theatre Hull Royal Infirmary
Living with Stroke – personal perspective Coping strategies, adjusting to changes Coping with mood changes and psychological effects	Wednesday 30th June 11.00am – 12.00pm	Lecture Theatre Hull Royal Infirmary
Preparing for discharge from hospital	Wednesday 7 th July 11.00am – 12.00pm	Lecture Theatre Hull Royal Infirmary

If you would like a personal copy of this programme or would like to book a place on any or all of the dates, please contact

Rachael Pymer, Secretary for the Stroke Services

01482 672051