The Burlington Partners with The Stroke Association to Host Empowering Awareness Event

The Burlington, part of the Boutique Care Homes family, has recently welcomed the local community and resident families to a heartfelt and informative Stroke Awareness Talk, hosted in partnership with The Stroke Association. Reflecting the home’s commitment to creating meaningful connections and enriching lives, the event provided invaluable insights into stroke prevention, recognition, and support.

Led by Arnold Matimba, Engagement Officer at The Stroke Association, the session offered clear, practical advice on understanding strokes, spotting the warning signs, and taking swift, effective action. Attendees were introduced to the essential FAST test — a simple yet life-saving method to identify strokes quickly and respond with confidence.

The Burlington’s warm and inviting atmosphere provided the perfect setting for open conversation and shared learning. Attendees described the session as “eye-opening”, with many expressing surprise at how much they had learned. One participant reflected, “I didn’t realise how much there was to know about strokes and that there is so much we can do to try and avoid this happening to us.” Another shared, “My friend recently had a stroke and I had no idea how to support them. I now know what action to take if it happens again.”

To measure impact, a live poll was held before and after the talk. Prior to the session, half of attendees rated their stroke knowledge between 1 and 5 on a scale of 0 to 10. Following the event, every participant rated their understanding between 6 and 10 — a clear demonstration of the event’s success in raising awareness and empowering the community.

Kirsty Ford, Admissions Manager at The Burlington, commented: “It was wonderful to welcome our community and resident families to this important session. Seeing everyone leave with greater understanding and confidence around stroke prevention is truly rewarding. It’s moments like these that reflect our ethos of creating a warm and loving family where everyone feels at home.”

Arnold Matimba added: “The Burlington provided a welcoming space for people to come together, share their experiences, and build their knowledge. The engagement and positive feedback were fantastic, and it really highlights the importance of bringing stroke awareness into community settings like this.”

Looking ahead, The Burlington and The Stroke Association are excited to build on this success with the launch of the Stroke Friendship Café — a welcoming, supportive space for stroke survivors and their families to connect, share, and receive ongoing support. More details will be shared soon, as The Burlington continues its mission to be a true hub for its community.

Kirsty Ford concluded: “Our partnership with The Stroke Association embodies our belief in care so good, it’s unexpected. We look forward to the opening of the Stroke Friendship Café and the opportunity to continue supporting those in our community who need it most.”

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