Campaign Centre

Welcome to our Stroke Campaign Centre, here you can see a list of ways in which we help people affected by stroke, you can also get involved and help us. Read through the news articles below to see how we are already helping people affected by stroke...
Neuro-Rehab Policy
The Department of Health had published the National Neuro-Rehabilitation Policy and Strategy - now we must campaign for its implementation to help stroke survivors get the rehab they need! More
Stroke Lobby Day
On Thursday the 10th of November stroke survivors from all over Ireland came to meet their TDs and Senators in Leinster House. More
Stroke Watch
Did you know that Ireland has one of the lowest numbers of rehabilitation specialists per head of population in Europe? Join Stroke Watch and help us keep an eye on rehabilitation services in your area. More
What would you ask the Minister for Health?
We asked members of our National Committee of Stroke Support Groups to tell the Minister for Health what is needed to improve stroke services in Ireland. More
National campaign for neurological care
Vote for Thinking Ahead - national campaign for neurological care Make your vote count More
Stroke Action Advocacy 2010
In September 2010, the Irish Heart Foundation published the Cost of Stroke in Ireland report. Since then Stroke Action have met with Ministers, TDs and Senators over the last few months to discuss the report. More
Cost of Stroke Report
The Irish Heart Foundation has published the Cost of Stroke in Ireland - Estimating the annual economic cost of stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA) in Ireland. More
Information for Voters with Disabilities
The Department of Environment have a detailed document on the special arrangements to assist voters with disabilities to exercise their right to vote. More
Get involved in the campaign
Stroke is a medical emergency. Ireland should provide the best care for people who are at risk of having a stroke and for those who have already had a stroke. This campaign wants to stop strokes, ... More
Sign up for the network
Join the Campaigners Network The Irish Heart Foundation will continue to fight for the right of all stroke patients to high quality medical and social services until avoidable death and disability f... More
Cardiovascular Disease Health Policy
The government has launched the new National Cardiovascular Disease Policy -Changing Cardiovascular Health - which includes stroke for the first time. More
Stroke Action Advocacy
Stroke Action Advocacy work following on from the launch of the Stroke Manifesto in November, 2009 More
Stroke Audit
In 2008 the Irish Heart Foundation published the first National Audit of Stroke Care in hospital and the community in Ireland. More