Aims of the Volunteer Stroke Scheme

1. To help people who suffer from speech and allied problems as a result of a stroke.

2. To offer each patient a volunteer who will visit for about an hour at a time on a regular weekly basis.

3. To provide a club where patients can meet and be helped further.

4. To provide a loan scheme of technical aids for patients waiting for same from their health boards or for those wishing to have a trial period on equipment before purchasing.

5. To provide outings from time to time.

6. To create a greater awareness and understanding of stroke through effective and relevant publicity.

7. To provide relative support groups and a counselling service.