Stroke Patient Portfolio (PDF) - Buckinghamshire County Council

Useful Contacts and Resources¢ The Active for Health exercisereferral scheme operates from Chesham,Amersham, Chalfont St Giles, Thame,Prestwood and Iver. The scheme involvessupervised exercise sessions, groupclasses and general advice. Referral canbe made via your GP, Stroke SpecialistNurse or Physiotherapist.A health programme co-ordinator willdiscuss with you your level of health andability and what you would like to do.Some individuals might like to attend aspecific stroke class while others mayenjoy a community/gym/studio session.For further information, please contactthe Nexus Community Health PromotionManager on 07970 202 397.WAMDSAD (Windsor and MaidenheadDistrict Sports Association for theDisabled) provides sports facilities andopportunities for people with disabilities.For further information, contact 01628627690 or visit their website at www.wamdsad.co.ukThe Court Garden Leisure Complexat Marlow has a pool with facilitiesfor disabled users, including a hoist ifrequired. There is a life guard availableat all times who can supervise youdown the steps into the pool if required.The centre also has a class on a Fridaymorning which is suitable for strokesurvivors. The contact number for thecentre is 01628 405 200.¢ß Buckinghamshire County CouncilWelfare Benefits TeamTel: 01296 382309ß Benefits Enquiry Helpline forpeople with disabilities and carersTel: 0800 88 22 00www.direct.gov.ukß Job Centre Plus call centre – tofind work or make a benefit claimTel: 0845 607 3051www.jobcentreplus.gov.ukßCitizens Advice Bureau (Aylesbury)2 Pebble Lane, AylesburyTel: 0844 499 4714/01296 425469(appointments)Citizens Advice Bureau(High Wycombe)8 Easton Street, High WycombeTel: 0844 499 4108Office of the Public Guardianß –information regarding Lasting Powerof Attorney and Court of Protectionregarding individuals lacking capacity.Tel: 0845 330 290059