New clinic launched to support younger stroke survivors

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New clinic launched to support younger stroke survivors

A new clinic has been launched to support younger stroke patients recovering from mild strokes while managing work, family and caring responsibilities.

The clinic has been established through a collaboration between the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Professor Judy Clegg, interim dean of the school of allied health professions, pharmacy, nursing and midwifery at the University of Sheffield, said: “For younger stroke survivors in our region, the challenges are unique, from returning to work to managing family life.

“This service addresses their needs in a relaxed, non-hospital setting and helps reduce the anxiety and isolation that can follow a mild stroke.

“Working with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals also supports research and training for future stroke clinicians, helping ensure lasting benefits for people across South Yorkshire.”

The clinic focuses on stroke patients under the age of 65 who have experienced mild strokes and are often preparing to return to work or family life.

Because this group typically has higher physical function than older patients or those with more severe strokes, they are usually discharged home soon after diagnosis.

This can leave patients feeling anxious and isolated, uncertain about what they can safely do and concerned about the impact on their work, family and social lives.

The clinic allows patients to be reviewed by specialist clinicians in a non-hospital setting where they can discuss their individual needs.

Italso provides holistic support to help prevent further strokes, including advice on diet, exercise and psychological wellbeing, with onward referrals to specialist services if required.

Family members are encouraged to attend and ask questions, recognising that stroke can affect relatives as well as survivors.

Patients have valued the one-stop nature of the clinic, where they can access advice from stroke nurses, dieticians, exercise specialists and the Stroke Association without needing multiple appointments.

Dr Amanda Jones, clinical lead for the stroke pathway at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, said: “This is a true collaboration and the first NHS clinic to run at the University. The more relaxed environment is more conducive to discussion than a traditional outpatient clinic.

“It allows patients to take in their diagnosis, discuss investigations and medication, and talk about personal anxieties or goals in a way tailored to younger patients.”

A 32-year-old patient said: “I’m running again and back to racket ball.

“The advice from the clinic helped me lower my cholesterol and blood pressure, which caused my stroke, so I know keeping this up is the best thing I can do.”