Seeking views about strokes

It happens in an instant, yet this devastating condition can affect people physically and emotionally for the rest of their lives.

The long-term effects can often take a huge toll on partners, carers and families too.

We are calling on stroke survivors, their carers and stroke professionals across the North East to take part in a national survey and tell us about their experiences of stroke.

As resources for health care in the region become increasingly stretched, we want stroke treatment, therapy and care to remain a priority.

If any readers have had a stroke, or care for someone who has had a stroke, we would like to hear their views.

The closing date for our survey is March 31.

It can be completed online at www.stroke.org.uk/campaigns or you can contact the Stroke Association on 020 7566 1535 to obtain a copy.

Peter Moore,

Regional Director North East,

The Stroke Association,

C/o Pendleton Way,

Salford.