Stroke Association… Lost without words campaign
Okay, it’s not a South Newsham issue, but I’d like to put on record my support for the Stroke Association’s “Lost without words” campaign.
I today sent an e-mail , via www.Stroke.org.uk to Ronnie Campbell, MP for Blyth Valley. The e-mail says: -
“ I am writing to you regarding The Stroke Association’s Lost without Words campaign. I fully support the campaign and as a member of your constituency, I am requesting your help.
Around 250,000 - 300,000 people in the UK are currently living with communication disability as a result of a stroke. This can be devastating as many cannot speak or understand language in the way they used to. Speech and Language therapy is vital but so are Communication Support Groups which can improve confidence and independence, overcome isolation and depression as well as improve communication skills.
The Lost without Words campaign is calling for Primary Care Trusts in England to:
-Assess how many people are affected by stroke related communication disability in their area
-Find out more about the personal impact of communication disability direct from stroke survivors and carers
-Ensure that communication support groups are available to stroke survivors in every area as part of the stroke care pathway
-Ensure that stroke survivors get the amount of communication support they need and for this to be monitored regularly
I would be grateful if you could support the campaign by doing the following:
1. Add your name to EDM 1719 which refers to the Lost without Words campaign.
2. Write to our local Primary Care Trust and ask them whether they intend to implement The Stroke Association’s recommendations and deliver a service which I think is vital.
3. Write to Ann Keen, Minister for Stroke Services to ask what action the Government is taking to encourage improvements in support for people with communication disability following stroke.
Many thanks “
I hope you take the time to read about the campaign and to e-mail your local MP
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