Stroke Patient Portfolio (PDF) - Buckinghamshire County Council

Useful Contacts and Resources¢ Carers Bucks – support andinformation for carerswww.carersbucks.orgTel: 01296 392711 (Aylesbury)01494 463536 (High Wycombe)¢ If you would like to meet other peoplewho have had a stroke there are severalfriendly stroke groups you can join.You can contact the Stroke Associationon 0303 3033 100 for up to dateinformation on the details and venues ofstroke support groups.ßThe Amersham Stroke SupportGroup meets every Wednesdaybetween 1.30pm and 3.30pm atAmersham Community Centre. Thegroup provides social support, advice,information and seated exercise tomusic. Transport may be provided. Forfurther information please contact theStroke Association national number0303 3033 100.ß The Dysphasia Group is forreferred patients only and is run bythe speech and language therapistsat Amersham Hospital. For furtherinformation, please contact01494 734415.ßThe Phoenix Group meets atthe Marlow Age UK (formerly AgeConcern), building, Marlow, everyMonday between 2pm and 4pm.There is an exercise session led by aneuro-physiotherapist. The group alsoarranges outings during the warmerweather. For further information,please contact 01628 482883.ß The Strike Back Club is for peopleof working age and meets on the thirdThursday of the month at FairfordLeys Church Aylesbury. Transport maybe provided. For further informationplease contact the Stroke Associationon 0303 3033 100.ßßThe Aylesbury Vale Stroke Groupmeets on the third Monday of eachmonth between 2pm and 4pm at theconference room, Stoke MandevilleHospital.The group is managed bystroke survivors who are alwayswilling and eager to welcome newmembers. For further information,please contact 01296 624610.The Wycombe Stroke SupportGroup meets weekly at HolmerGreen Village Hall on Tuesdaymornings between 10am and 12pm.The group was set up to helppeople who are left with speech andcommunication problems following astroke. For further information, pleasecontact 01494 725684.57