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Strokes
Extent:Jersey
Updated 19 September 2016
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A stroke occurs when blood flow to an area in the brain is cut off. It is the same as a heart attack but for the brain.
Jersey Stroke Club
Soroptimist House, Pomona Road, St Helier, Jersey JE2 3XL
Aims to provide a social forum for people who have had a stroke, to meet for various activities and entertainments; carers are also welcome.
Tel 730227
Website: https://www.stroke.org.uk/what-stroke/what-stroke
The Stroke Association, Jersey
Website: www.stroke.org.uk
Other useful contacts:-
Speech and Language Therapy Department, William Knott Centre, Tel 442000.