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Stroke

Supporting people and the families of people who have suffered a stroke to live safely at home.

Superior Healthcare provides tailored, nurse managed packages of care and support for people who have suffered a stroke, to live independently at home.

A stroke is a serious life-threatening medical condition that happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off.

People who survive a stroke are often left with long-term problems caused by injury to their brain. Some people need a long period of rehabilitation to recover their independence, while many never fully recover and need ongoing support after their stroke.

Superior Healthcare and our team of experienced Lead Nurses support people who have suffered a stroke to maintain their independence at home with the support of a team of specialist carers, support workers and nurses, who have completed specialist training.

Specialist needs

Superior Healthcare understands that clients who have suffered a stroke may have other complex health needs and we support people who:

The Facts on Stroke

Stroke strikes every five minutes in the UK. It can happen to anyone, of any age, at any time.

The main symptoms of stroke can be remembered with the word FAST:

  • Face – the face may have dropped on 1 side, the person may not be able to smile, or their mouth or eye may have dropped.
  • Arms – the person with suspected stroke may not be able to lift both arms and keep them there because of weakness or numbness in 1 arm.
  • Speech – their speech may be slurred or garbled, or the person may not be able to talk at all despite appearing to be awake; they may also have problems understanding what you’re saying to them.
  • Time – it’s time to dial 999 immediately if you see any of these signs or symptoms

Symptoms of stroke

The FAST test helps to spot the three most common symptoms of stroke. But there are other signs that you should always take seriously. These include:

  • Sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body, including legs, hands or feet.
  • Difficulty finding words or speaking in clear sentences.
  • Sudden blurred vision or loss of sight in one or both eyes.
  • Sudden memory loss or confusion, and dizziness or a sudden fall.
  • A sudden, severe headache.

(source: The Stroke Association)

Paying for Your Care

Superior Healthcare works with people self-funding their care as well as using a Personal Health Budget.  We are trusted by NHS clinical commissioning groups, local authorities, case managers and solicitors including people who have been appointed a Court of Protection Deputy.

Quality Assurance

  • Superior Healthcare is regulated and rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission.
  • We work closely with specialist hospitals including the Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Guy’s and St Thomas’ and the Royal Brompton Hospital.
  • We employ a team of trained carers, support workers and registered nurses who are managed by our Lead Nurse Team who include Registered Nurses and Children’s Nurses.
  • Superior Healthcare has up to date safeguarding and whistleblowing policies and deliver training to all members of our team.

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A care package to suit you

Superior Healthcare provides visits which range from six hours through to live-in care and twenty four hour nursing care.

Get in touch

To discuss your needs on an informal basis with our complex care team call 01227 771122 or fill in the form below and a member of the Superior Healthcare team will call you back