MSE Stroke Involvement Group

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What is Involvement?

We want to put people affected by stroke at the heart of everything we do.

To achieve this, we are creating the Mid and South Essex Stroke Voices group which will give people affected by stroke opportunities to contribute to the work for the health and care teams in the area.

When we say involvement we mean:

  • Doing things with people with lived experience, rather than to or for them.
  • This means stroke survivors and carers have a voice in conversations that affect them.
  • They are experts.
  • Involvement gives people affected by stroke a say in decision making and involves them in activities which directly influence our work.

Role Summary

  • Be a source of local knowledge, particularly on issues concerning stroke services, stroke provisions and health care
  • Share your experience with local stroke services
  • Feedback on current ways of working
  • Be part of local quality Improvement work and reviews to ensure the best care is provided to stroke survivors and families in the area.
  • Discuss and help make decisions about locally-based projects
  • Bring new ideas and ways of working based on your experience.

We are looking for people who

  • Have experience of stroke; this could be personal experience or through supporting a family member/friend.
  • Have access to online meetings through a computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone.
  • Are you interested in improvements in Stroke care and life after stroke services
  • Can read and absorb information (with support if needed)
  • Can take part in group discussions and listen to and respect differing opinions.

Requirements of the role

  • Time commitment - Meetings will take place every 4-8 weeks
  • Format - Meetings will be online via Zoom (IT support can be provided)
  • Tasks - Could include attending meetings, reviewing documents, feedback.
  • Projects - The group may also be asked to be involved projects locally and nationally.
  • Live in Mid and South Essex (e.g. Chelmsford, Brentwood, Thurrock, Basildon, Southend, Braintree, Maldon)

How we will support you

  • We can schedule breaks into meetings as requested
  • We can discuss the most accessible way for you to feedback your ideas e.g. written, verbal
  • We can offer practice using technology
  • You will have a point of contact at the Stroke Association to answer questions and listen to feedback.

Interested in applying?

If you are interested in applying to be part of the group, please contact:

Louise Hornagold (Engagement Lead, Stroke Association) - louise.hornagold@stroke.org.uk

Thank you for your interest, we would love to hear from you.


We are supporting this page on behalf of the Stroke Association, if you would like to find out more information about stroke and the work of the Stroke Association or to find support in your area please click on the link below.

Stroke Association / Finding strength through support

What is Involvement?

We want to put people affected by stroke at the heart of everything we do.

To achieve this, we are creating the Mid and South Essex Stroke Voices group which will give people affected by stroke opportunities to contribute to the work for the health and care teams in the area.

When we say involvement we mean:

  • Doing things with people with lived experience, rather than to or for them.
  • This means stroke survivors and carers have a voice in conversations that affect them.
  • They are experts.
  • Involvement gives people affected by stroke a say in decision making and involves them in activities which directly influence our work.

Role Summary

  • Be a source of local knowledge, particularly on issues concerning stroke services, stroke provisions and health care
  • Share your experience with local stroke services
  • Feedback on current ways of working
  • Be part of local quality Improvement work and reviews to ensure the best care is provided to stroke survivors and families in the area.
  • Discuss and help make decisions about locally-based projects
  • Bring new ideas and ways of working based on your experience.

We are looking for people who

  • Have experience of stroke; this could be personal experience or through supporting a family member/friend.
  • Have access to online meetings through a computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone.
  • Are you interested in improvements in Stroke care and life after stroke services
  • Can read and absorb information (with support if needed)
  • Can take part in group discussions and listen to and respect differing opinions.

Requirements of the role

  • Time commitment - Meetings will take place every 4-8 weeks
  • Format - Meetings will be online via Zoom (IT support can be provided)
  • Tasks - Could include attending meetings, reviewing documents, feedback.
  • Projects - The group may also be asked to be involved projects locally and nationally.
  • Live in Mid and South Essex (e.g. Chelmsford, Brentwood, Thurrock, Basildon, Southend, Braintree, Maldon)

How we will support you

  • We can schedule breaks into meetings as requested
  • We can discuss the most accessible way for you to feedback your ideas e.g. written, verbal
  • We can offer practice using technology
  • You will have a point of contact at the Stroke Association to answer questions and listen to feedback.

Interested in applying?

If you are interested in applying to be part of the group, please contact:

Louise Hornagold (Engagement Lead, Stroke Association) - louise.hornagold@stroke.org.uk

Thank you for your interest, we would love to hear from you.


We are supporting this page on behalf of the Stroke Association, if you would like to find out more information about stroke and the work of the Stroke Association or to find support in your area please click on the link below.

Stroke Association / Finding strength through support

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