MP to Visit Indian Organisations Stroke Project

Jon Ashworth MP is to attend the launch of the Confederation of Indian Organisations (UK) Stroke Project

The Confederation of Indian Organisations is a national organisation that works to ensure the development and recognition of the role of the South Asian voluntary and community sector.

Jon said:

“Given the Confederation’s excellent community links and community-based research it is perfectly placed to establish the Stroke Prevention & Education Project.”

“This Project will set up outreach advocacy and support services in the East Midlands for people from South Asian Communities who have suffered from a stroke or are at a high risk.”

People from South Asia are at a higher risk of suffering a stroke than Europeans and it is more likely to be fatal.

Vinod Kotecha, the Project Co-ordinator, stated:

“Despite the higher risks of suffering a stroke, there is a lower uptake of Social Care Services by South Asian Communities. So a key aim of the Project is to improve access to Health and Social Care services following a stroke.”

The Project is funded by the Big Lottery Fund for three years.

 Jon commented:

 “It is vital to raise awareness and prevent and reduce the incidence of stroke within the South Asian Communities. At the same time for those that have suffered from a stroke it is crucial that their confidence and skills are restored.”

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