The range of groups in N-ROL included:
Me, my stroke and us:ÌýA stroke education group with discussion and support about the impacts of stroke
Strategies for cognitive deficits: A group to explore changes in cognition and sharing strategies to compensate for these changes
Emotional support:ÌýThis group will be an opportunity to discuss the impact on mood and identity of stroke and provide a therapeutic intervention
Carer giving café:ÌýAn opportunity for carers to share experiences of people living with a stroke survivor
Fatigue management group:ÌýThis group aims to provide information on post stroke fatigue and equip stroke survivors with practical skills on how to manage potential symptoms
Communication (Cognitive Communication): A conversation-based group suitable for people with mild aphasia or cognitive-communication difficulties, involving tasks such as debates, presentations and self-reflection
Communication (Dysarthria): A group suitable for people with dysarthria to learn and practice strategies and techniques for improving comprehensibility
Communication (Moderate Aphasia): A group suitable for people with moderate aphasia to learn and practice techniques such as total communication
Physical 1:ÌýA combination of chair fitness and chair Pilates to work on building confidence with sit to stand
Physical 2:ÌýThis supported standing group aims to improve standing tolerance and confidence (includes a chair Pilates group)
Physical 3:ÌýThis group aims to help stroke survivors who can stand unsupported improve their global strength and fitness (includes a lying Pilates group)
Upper limb recovery 1: Support patients with minimal arm activity to incorporate their weak arm in function
Upper limb recovery 2:ÌýSupporting patients who have the beginnings of functional reach to improve their upper limb function
Upper limb recovery 3:ÌýSupporting patients who have the beginnings of grasp and release improve their upper limb function
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