West Cork Stroke Support Group

16/10/2026

Young stroke survivors can help shape the support they use. SHINE celebrates this research, which included people with lived experience of stroke as partners. Work, education, independence and relationships - all priorities that matter when designing support for life after stroke. Stroke Insights ex...

12/10/2026

🎙️ Out now, episode 97 🎙️ with co-hosts David Dansereau and Michael Garrow Jenna Muri-Rosenthal Founder of Fit to Function Recovery in Boston rejoined us for this update and WOW, it’s was certainly way better than simply “Good Enough”!! 💪 Here’s what we covered: 🧠 Adaptive fi...

30/09/2026

***REMINDER***
NO SUPPORT GROUP IN OCTOBER
We look forward to seeing everyone 5th November.

28/09/2026

Please see upcoming stroke research if anyone is interested in participation.

28/09/2026

Hi all,

Due to the Work to Rule Strike action this week, we cannot go ahead with October's support group.
Apologies to all and we will see you in November.
Wathc this space for updates!

18/09/2026

This month is a reminder to take your cholesterol seriously. When was the last time you had yours checked? A simple blood test can give you quick result​s. Over time, high cholesterol can cause plaque to build up in arteries, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke. ​ But the good news is the...

04/09/2026

Thank you to our presenters at the West Cork Stroke Support Group

04/09/2026

Farmers and farming families face unique challenges when receiving a cancer diagnosis. Living with cancer while running a farm presents a wide variety of emotional, physical, and practical challenges.

As part of the Rural Communities Cancer Project, FCN recently launched our new publication in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support - A Guide for Farming Families Affected by Cancer.

This guide has been developed by people within the farming community who have direct experience of living with cancer and undergoing cancer diagnoses, treatment and aftercare.

This document offers clear and compassionate guidance for farmers navigating treatment, recovery and day-to-day work. It offers practical suggestions, reassurance and signposting to support and includes information and guidance about:

🔹 Pre-diagnosis
🔹 Post-diagnosis (pre-treatment)
🔹 Treatment
🔹 Post-treatment
🔹 Planning for the future
🔹 Help and support

A digital copy is available via our website here:https://fcn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Guide-for-Farming-Families-Affected-by-Cancer-digital-pdf-1-ENGLAND.pdf

A bilingual version tailored for farmers in Wales is available here:https://fcn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-06-FCN-Cancer-Guide_Welsh_COMBINED_V4.pdf

Printed versions are available on request - contact [email protected] if you would like some posting out to you.

31/08/2026

If you haven't already, please let us know if you are attending the group on Thursday so that we can be adequately prepared with seating, teas, coffess etc. Either by hitting reply or text 0872646820.

Looking forward to a great session with Laura Reddy from Irish Heart Foundation and our won Dr Mary from BGH.
See you soon!

26/08/2026

Carotid artery Diissection

A carotid artery dissection is a tear in an artery in your neck that sends blood to your brain. Read about what the symptoms are.