Cork Stroke Support and UCC find gaps in services particularly around mental health supports
The report drew on the findings of an online survey and interviews that explored the experiences of 24 healthcare professionals and eight stroke survivors and their families across the province. It has been funded by a Research Ireland New Foundations grant.
The study, which was led by Dr Helen Kelly at the School of Clinical Therapies at UCC, found that there were 20 individual organisations/volunteers that provide stroke support services in Munster, five of which operate in more than one county. Of these, 8 are located in Cork, 6 in Kerry and Limerick, 4 in Tipperary, 3 in Waterford and 2 in Clare. In addition to these regional services, 5 national organisations also provide support.