Our Vision
Fewer Strokes and Better Lives for Stroke Survivors and their Families
Our Mission
We will provide support, encouragement, information, exercise and enabling activities for stroke survivors and their families and represent and respond to their needs.Our Core Values
Compassion
We understand the impact of stroke and aim to alleviate psychological trauma and enhance coping and adjustment.
Enablement
We focus on strengths and capacity, and work with stroke survivors (and families) to optimize physical, social, and emotional functioning, health, and wellbeing.
Person Centred Care
We recognise that everyone’s stroke experience is unique and we value members input in shaping CSS activities that respond to individual needs.
Trust
We build trust through honest, sensitive communication and non-judgmental interactions.
Respect
We have a positive and caring impact on our stroke survivors and their families.
Supportive
We provide a friendly relaxed environment and a positive caring approach.
Collaboration
We are a stronger organisation by working together through shared goals and mutual support.
Learning and Education
We are continuously looking to learn so that we may improve and so enable us to better educate our members.
Our Aims
The aim of Cork Stroke Support is to
- Facilitate sharing of information.
- Provide support and encouragement in an open and relaxed environment.
- Organize activities with emphasis on enjoyment and social engagement.
- Encourage independence through exercise and enabling activities.
- Represent the needs of Stroke Survivors.
These aims are based on the 5 pillars:
- Education / Information
- Emotional Support / Encouragement
- Enjoyment
- Exercise
- Enablement