Cochrane Review: Circuit class therapy for improving mobility after stroke 2010
Cochrane Review: Circuit class therapy for improving mobility after stroke
English et al. 2010
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A community-based exercise and education scheme for stroke survivors: a randomized controlled trial and economic evaluation 2010
A community-based exercise and education scheme for stroke survivors: a randomized controlled trial and economic evaluation
Harrington et al. Clin Rehabil. 2010.
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National Service Framework for Older People, DoH (2001)
In 2001, the Department of Health published its “National Service Framework for Older People”. With 8 standards of care for older people, 5 included exercise as a major determinant of health or rehabilitation. The original NSFOP executive summary, full document, progress report in 2003 and the “New Ambition for Old Age” continuation report can all…
British Association of Stroke Physicians Newsletter
The LLT EfS Course is also mentioned in the Nov 2010 edition of the British Association of Stroke Physicians Newsletter.
Best Practice Guidance for the Development of Exercise after Stroke Services in Community Settings
The LLT EfS course is recommended in the Best Practice Guidance for the Development of Exercise after Stroke Services in Community Settings November 2010, which can be downloaded from the Exercise After Stroke Website. This website is part of a Scottish Government funded project to scope the provision of Exercise after Stroke services across Scotland…
UK Stroke Forum on Training
The UKFST was launched on the 29th October 2010. The UKFST will support the development of stroke training and education UK
wide through the Stroke-Specific Education Framework (SSEF). Applications
for endorsement will be made through the UKFST website. For further information, a flyer can be downloaded here.
Different Strokes
Different strokes is is a registered charity providing a unique, free service to younger stroke survivors throughout the UK. They have downloads available on the topics of: # Introduction (Who we are and our response form) # Life After a Stroke (stroke information & prevention) # Preventing Further Strokes # Information On Services For Stroke…
Stroke Association – Resources and Advice
The Stroke Association produces a wide range of resources for the public and professionals. To view the resources available to the public click here. To view resources available for professionals click here. The following are training and education programmes offered by The Stroke Association, those marked with an * have been mapped against the Skills…
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland have a whole series of leaflets available to download free. They also have a Video/DVD called “Stroke Matters”- Available to buy £5.00 or hire. To view the booklets and factsheets click here. Booklets available online: * Stroke: A Guide To Your Recovery SS1 * Stroke: A Carer’s Guide SS2 *…
Welsh Assembly Govt 2010: Promoting cardiovascular health: the stroke risk reduction action plan
Published in June 2010, the Welsh Assembly Action Plan for Stroke highlights that Strokes are the leading cause of adult disability in Wales and the third most common cause of death. The aim of the action plan is to reduce the number of cases of stroke and the number of stroke related deaths. It will…