Lisa Beaumont, who suffered a stroke aged 44, talks about her experience and how she started a local support group to connect other stroke survivors, share experiences and help them in their recovery.
Lisa Beaumont was a working mum of small young children before she suffered a stroke in 2011. In this interview she shares aspects of her journey and especially how she looked for a local support group but there wasn't one. So, she started a local group of the national stroke support charity Different Strokes.
The group meets regularly in Southborough and holds talks and exercise classes to help members in their rehabilitation. They are gradually adding in more services and Lisa is currently developing a Communication Cafe for those with aphasia.
In addition, through her experience, Lisa is a voice into the NHS at a national level, looking at supporting those who have had a stroke.
Chris Makey was joined by Michelle and Gary Johnson of Just Live In Care to discuss the benefits of person-centred live-in care services in the comfort of the customer's own home.