MORE than 1.2 million people are currently living with the devastating effects of stroke in the UK.
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 South East Coast to take part in a national survey and tell us about their experiences of stroke.
As resources for healthcare in the South East Coast become increasingly stretched, we want stroke treatment, therapy and care to remain a priority.
If any of your readers has had a stroke or cares for someone who has had a stroke, we would like to hear their views.
The more voices that are heard, the more we can do to help change the world for stroke survivors.
The closing date for our survey is March 31, 2016. It can be completed online at surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Stroke16 or you can contact the Stroke Association on 020 7566 1535 to obtain a paper copy.
Sandra Field
South East Coast Regional Head of Operations, The Stroke Association
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