One in six people will have a stroke at some time in their life. Most are over 65, but stroke can strike at any age. Even young people and children can be affected.
Our Stroke Connect Service (SCS) is a weekly telephone support service for newly-discharged stroke patients and all stroke survivors who need practical and emotional support.
Learn moreOur Life after Stroke Facebook support group is a strong community of stroke survivors who offer each other advice, information and support in a private environment. Group activities include free online exercise classes, information talks, health advice and peer-to-peer support. Sign up now.
Call our Nurse Support Line with any questions or concerns you may have about managing life after stroke.
Our Nurse Support Line is available on 01 688 5001, from 9am to 5pm every Monday, and from 9am to 1pm, Tuesday to Friday.
If you have been affected by stroke at a younger age, our supports can help you live life to the fullest.
Learn moreSpeak to a Support Line Nurse:
Call 01 668 5001 Monday 9am - 5pm, Tuesday - Friday 9am - 1pm
Our experienced stroke coordinators run monthly face to face stroke support groups nationally (see locations below). These meetings offer an opportunity for stroke survivors to get together and share their experiences, listen to talks from external speakers, take part in various activities including supervised exercise as well as enjoy a cup of tea/coffee and a chat. To join a group in your area, please request a call aboce or call our nurseline on 01 688 5001, from 9am to 5pm every Monday, and from 9am to 1pm, Tuesday to Friday.
Location:
Mount Merrion Community Centre A94 R2Y4
Date:
Third Tuesday of each month
Time:
11am – 1pm
Location:
Red Rua Tallaght D24 KV8N
Date:
First Wed of each month
Time:
11am – 1pm
Location:
Mount Merrion Community Centre A94 R2Y4
Date:
Third Tuesday of each month
Time:
11am – 1pm
Location:
Cabra Parkside Community Sports Centre
Date:
Last Thurs of each month
Time:
11am – 1pm
Location:
Springfield Resource Centre, St. Loman’s Hospital, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Date:
First Monday of every month
Time:
11am – 1pm
Location:
Longford Rugby Club, Demesne Lane, Longford
Date:
Last Tues of every month
Time:
11am – 1pm
Location:
Viking Hotel X91 Y657
Date:
Last Tues of every month
Time:
11am – 1pm
Location:
Dundalk Sports Complex, Muirhevnamore, Dundalk, A91 X36T
Date:
3rd Tues of each month
Time:
11am – 1pm
Location:
The D Hotel A92 HF5F
Date:
2nd Tues of each month
Time:
11am – 1pm
Location:
Hannons Hotel Roscommon F42 PH33
Date:
Last Tues of every month
Time:
12pm – 2pm
Location:
Shearwater Hotel Ballinasloe H53 F5P9
Date:
Last Wed of each month
Time:
2pm – 4pm
Location:
Sligo Park Hotel F91 Y762
Date:
2nd Thurs of each month
Time:
11am – 1pm
Location:
The Station House Hotel F92 ERV1
Date:
2nd Tues of each month
Time:
11am – 1pm
Location:
Castle Manor Nursing Home Village H12 VH73
Date:
3rd Wednesday of each month
Time:
11am – 1pm
Location:
Teach Na Daoine H18 D218
Date:
1st Tues of each month
Time:
11am – 1pm
Location:
Down Syndrome Limerick Offices, Castletroy
Date:
First and Third Tuesday of every month
Time:
11am – 1pm
Location:
Tipperary Institute of Independent Living
Date:
Second Monday of every month
Time:
11:30am-1pm
Location:
Fahy Hall, Ennis, Co Clare
Date:
Last Monday of every month
Time:
12am-2pm
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Learn moreTallaght University Hospital has launched their new booklet ‘CHATS: Children Helped by Adults to Talk about Stroke’ to help families navigate the traumatic event.
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