The Stroke Association Launches New Partnership

Main Category: Stroke / Neuroprotection
Also Included In: Medical Devices;  Caregivers / Homecare
Article Date: 14 Apr 2008 - 4:00 PDT

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The Stroke Association has partnered with Cirrus Communication Systems to offer stroke survivors greater independence through the Cirrus Smart Call personal assistance alarm.

The Smart Call could help the 80% of stroke survivors living back at home a year after their stroke to remain independent. The Smart Call allows stroke survivors to continue living their lives to the full and provides peace of mind that they will receive a fast and effective response 24 hours a day from a Careline operator if needed.

Monika Milne, Account Manager - Commercial Ventures at The Stroke Association said:

"The Stroke Association is pleased to be able to offer a product that will provide greater independence for stroke survivors living back at home, as well as reassurance for their families and carers. We are also delighted to be able to offer our supporters another way of helping stroke survivors across the UK."

The Cirrus Smart Call base unit and pendant costs £105 plus VAT and £7.95 for postage. Cirrus Communication Systems are kindly donating £10.50 to The Stroke Association for each Smart Call bought through the partnership. Round the clock Careline monitoring costs £52 a year (plus VAT), which is less than £1 a week (plus VAT). For more information on this partnership please visit The Stroke Association shopping pages or call Cirrus on 0845 601 7205.

Notes

1. The Stroke Association is the only UK charity solely concerned with combating stroke in people of all ages. The charity funds research into prevention, treatment, better methods of rehabilitation and helps stroke patients and their families directly through its community services, which include communications support, family and carer support, information services, welfare grants, publications and leaflets. The Stroke Association also campaigns, educates and informs to increase knowledge of stroke at all levels of society acting as voice for everyone affected by stroke.

2. A stroke is a brain attack which causes brain damage. A stroke can be diagnosed by using FAST - Facial weakness, Arm weakness, Speech problems, Test all three. If any of these symptoms are present call an ambulance straight away.

3. The Stroke Helpline provides information on stroke to the general public and is open between 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday on 0845 3033 100

The Stroke Association