Jacinta's story
With the help of supporters like you, Jacinta Cook overcame the impact of her stroke last October.
Jacinta Cook, was on holiday in Northern Ireland when she collapsed to the floor and realised she couldn’t use one side of her body.
‘I feel very lucky to have had wonderful fast care from the ambulance responders of Downpatrick Ambulance Service,’ says Jacinta. ‘Sadly, back home in Brentford I didn’t automatically get into their system for the Neuro Physio, and other services. This has hugely affected my mental and physical health.’
Jacinta turned to the Stroke Association’s website for help and information. That’s when she first discovered the Hounslow Stroke Recovery Service. Through this service, and with the dedicated support of her local Stroke Support Coordinator, Jacinta received the specialist, personalised care she needed to regain her independence.
‘The Stroke Association’s support was a lifeline to me,’ says Jacinta. ‘I’m immensely grateful for all the help and support I’ve received. The day I got through to the charity’s local Stroke Support Coordinator, I was feeling very lost and distressed. But that day and that conversation changed everything. I was given kind support, referrals and a lot of positivity and hope.’
‘After having a stroke, your life feels like it’s been flipped upside down in an instant. I feel very lucky to have made a good recovery. I don’t know what I’d do without the Stroke Association. I really don’t believe I’d be where I am today.’
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