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The Manchester Evening News have published an article looking at the quality of care for people following stroke ('City at bottom of league for looking after stroke victims' 21 Jan 2011, M.E.N.). The article is based on a major national review of stroke services and found that there are deficiencies in the services provided in this region.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC), who undertook the major review looked at the 'pathway' of care provided to people who experienced a stroke or a 'mini-stroke' (called a transient ischemic attack) and their carers.

The following criteria were examined for each region and are scored on a scale of 1 to 5 (1=worst and 5=best):

• Manging transfer home from hospital
• Providing Early Supported Discharge
• Providing access to a range of services
• Providing care and support for carers
• Helping people avoid having another stroke
• Meeting people's individual needs
• Staying healthy a year after stroke
• Helping people participate in community life
• Care and support after TIA (or mini stroke)
• Reviewing progress after people have left hospital
• Providing a range of information
• Helping people choose the services they want
• Providing end of life care
• Involving stroke survivors and carers
• Working across health and social services

Click on the relevant area below for results of the review in your area:

OLDHAM

• Summary Report
• Full Report

TAMESIDE & GLOSSOP

• Summary Report
• Full Report

HEYWOOD, MIDDLETON & ROCHDALE

• Summary Report
• Full Report

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Greenfield Physio Helps Groom on His Big Day

Greenfield physiotherapist Colin Green of Physio Matters has helped patient John Power achieve his wedding day ambition - to stand next to his bride.

John, 33 from Grotton, was just 18 when playing rugby for Oldham's 'A' team away against Dewsbury in April 1995 left him with a devastating C4/C5 spinal injury causing him to be paralysed from the neck down. It ended his chances of a promising career as a professional rugby league player with Oldham RLFC.

But John was determined to make his wedding day extra special. A patient of Colin’s for over 10 years, John has had regular physiotherapy sessions that have helped to improve his posture and balance. Invited to attend the wedding as a guest, Colin also assisted the groom with standing during the photographs so that John could proudly take his place next to his bride, Julie, a teacher at Springhead Infant School in Oldham.

Colin, Clinical Director of Physio Matters which has been based in Saddleworth for over 10 years, explained: “I have worked with John for some time providing neuro-physiotherapy to help him with standing and walking in parallel bars. John has immense courage and bravery and he was determined to stand next to Julie on his big day. In particular we worked on standing balance and stamina to help prepare him. Although it was hard work, it was worth it to see John and Julie stand side by side. It was a very proud and moving moment for all concerned.”

John added: “I have known Colin for over 10 years now and he has helped me a long way with my treatment. It was a pleasure to have Colin and his wife Jane at our wedding as a friend but he went that extra mile to help me stand on my big day and was very supportive and encouraging as he always is.”

Physio Matters continue a series of case study describing how clients have benefited from our treatment.

Click HERE to read the story of Pat from Rochdale who had a stroke in 2008. She achieved more than she ever imagined through treatment with Physio Matters