Club members were given a presentation about the activities of the new facility at Wexham Park Hospital dealing with strokes at the May business meeting. The Unit is to be the charity supported by President Pamela this year and it was impressive to hear about the work undertaken at the unit. Members were urged to remember that the first four hours following a stroke are vital in terms of having a good chance of a successful outcome for the patient. Members were shown how to recognise the key symptoms of a stroke and told to summon medical help immediately.
It was interesting to hear about the needs of the unit which particularly relate to providing more facilities for families and friends in the Day Room and Garden. Members were able to see that funds raised for this charity will be very well used.
President Pamela is standing between Eleanor White (left) and Melody Mandingaise, two clinical nurse specialists from the Stroke Unit.
