The national charity began on-island engagement in April 2025 and has built community support for stroke survivors and their families.
The charity’s on-island engagement officer, Alysa Rixon, has been working to address a long-standing gap in stroke-specific support.
‘Over the past year, we’ve seen just how important it is for stroke survivors and their families to feel connected and supported,’ she said.
‘There was very little stroke-specific support available locally before, so it’s been incredibly rewarding to start building a community where people can share experiences, regain confidence and feel less alone.
‘With another year of funding secured, we’re excited to continue growing this support and reaching more people across Guernsey.
‘We’d really encourage anyone affected by stroke to complete our survey so we can make sure future support reflects what people truly need.’
About 80 people survive a stroke in Guernsey each year, and many face ongoing challenges after leaving hospital.
During the past year, the charity has created a monthly stroke cafe at the hospital, a weekly communication club for people living with aphasia at the Ron Short Centre, and stroke-inclusive community cafe sessions.
It has also formed partnerships with local charities, healthcare professionals and community organisations to improve access to support and raise awareness of strokes.
The Lloyds Bank Foundation has match-funded backing from the Stroke Association to continue the support work.
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