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BE STROKE AWARE
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for special information page
The Shetland Stroke Support Group has
been in existence since the 16th
of December 2004 with the first of its official activities and the election of
the first committee.
Shetland Stroke Support Group is an independent group,
with its own Constitution and committee. It is affiliated with Chest, Heart and
Stroke Scotland and, as such, is registered as a Scottish Charity.
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Awareness stall -
Saturday 21st October the stroke group will be having an
information stall in the Toll Clock Shopping Centre to raise awareness of how
important it is to act FAST when you suspect that someone is having a stroke.
FAST stands for:
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Face – can they smile or does one
side of the face droop
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Arm – can they raise both arms in
front of them, or is one weak
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Speech – can they speak or is their
speech slurred and difficult to make out
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Time – time to call 999 and ask for
an ambulance
The stall will be manned by the stroke
group committee members and we will be giving away free wallet cards and fridge
magnets with the FAST test on them, and will have quiz sheets for sale to raise
funds for the group. Marion, one of the group members has very kindly donated
two beautiful knitted teddy bears for us to use as a fundraiser so we will be
having a “Guess the name of the Teddy” and a “Guess the Teddy’s Birthday”
competition as well.
If you would like to see the Still Game
characters promoting the FAST test in a video clip this can be found at
www.thinkfast.org.uk , along with a free app for your phone or ipad.
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Click here
for special FAST information page
The group has been set up with funding from the National Lottery, and we provide
support for stroke sufferers, their families and carers. Stroke sufferers can
feel very isolated and marginalised, and we aim to provide social interaction
and support, as well as advice and information. We hold monthly meetings,
organise outings and fund raising events, and have a diary of events planned.
The group is very friendly and informal, and transport for events and
meetings can be provided if required. Thank you for visiting our website Dorothy Storey
(Secretary)
If you require any further information then please feel free to
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