New webpage of resources & in-person education
Approximately, 10, 000 people each year in Scotland will have a stroke.
In Lothian, approximately 1, 400 people each year will have a stroke.
Some people who require 24- hour assistance may move into a Care Home.
Further, as stroke is more prevalent at an older age a Care Home resident may be more at risk of having a stroke than a younger person.
New stroke resources and in-person education have been developed by the NHS Stroke team in collaboration with Care Homes in Lothian and supported by NHS Lothian’s Quality Improvement Team for Care Homes and Primary Care Settings.
These resources and education can all be found on the Stroke Information and Education for Care Homes webpage which is available on the A-Z of the Care Home website and is coming soon on the A-Z of education on the Care Home website.
Many of the materials on Stroke Information and Education for Care Homes webpage have been specifically designed for Care Homes, as we appreciate you may care for someone at any stage of their stroke journey, from the initial acute stage of having a stroke through to caring for someone immediately after or even years after their stroke. Care Homes may also have added elements, such as, caring for somone having a stroke if they have a Future Care Plan in place and education takes account of this.
Person-centred approach – we don’t just focus on physical symptoms of initial stroke but other areas that may be affected for years after, including: emotions, communication, sight/perception and other aspects.
Whole home approach – staff may vary in their knowledge and skills in relation to stroke, so a tiered (step-by-step) approach is used for education. Furthermore, all staff roles can receive education because many staff have contact with residents outwith caring roles, i.e., maintenance, housekeeping, managers, office staff, etc.
