The Stroke Association provides tailored support for stroke survivors and carers across Cumberland, helping people rebuild their lives while delivering wider social and environmental benefits.
Key facts
| Supplier | Contract | Contract value | Date social value applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stroke Association | Stroke Support Services - Cumberland | £80,000 | 2025 |
Overview
The Stroke Association is the UK’s leading charity supporting people after stroke. They have delivered Stroke Support Services in Cumberland since 2013, working alongside stroke survivors and carers to plan and work towards recovery. This includes secondary prevention, emotional support and activity based on the Stepped Care model for Psychological Intervention after Stroke (Level 1).
Their two Stroke Support Coordinators cover 40 areas of need and provide support across the full Cumberland Council footprint.
The service links closely with stroke groups and community organisations. Coordinators attend community events, run Health and Wellbeing workshops and help residents access wider support. Workshop feedback shows increased understanding of stroke, improved confidence and motivation to re‑engage socially.
The team is also involved in the Copeland Community Stroke Prevention Project, including awareness‑raising and screening. Coordinators continue to increase awareness of stroke through targeted engagement and outreach.
The team is also involved in the Copeland Community Stroke Prevention Project, including awareness‑raising and screening. Coordinators continue to increase awareness of stroke through targeted engagement and outreach.
Social value achievement
Measured outcomes from this project:
- community stroke prevention - 2,000 individuals tested, 200 potential GP referrals to prevent future strokes (SOC06)
- supporting helping working-age stroke survivors return to work - 43% supported are of working age (SOC06)
- reduced transport emissions per employee by almost two‑thirds through remote working and public transport (ENV01, ENV04)
- reduced printing and waste through digital resources and reuse approaches (ENV05)
Themes and priorities
Social value menu theme and reference: Social (SOC06)
Priority: Addressing inequalities
Social value menu theme and reference: Environmental (ENV01, ENV04, ENV05)
Priority: Environmental resilience and climate emergency
Wider benefits delivered
These wider benefits show how the project supported people, communities, the local economy and the environment.
Social value
The Stroke Association supports people to manage the long‑term effects of stroke, helping survivors build confidence and re‑engage with their communities.
Strong links with local stroke groups allow people to access additional support, and ongoing workshops improve understanding, motivation and social participation. This work reduces long‑term dependency on health and social care services.
Economic value
By supporting recovery and preventing avoidable health deterioration, the service helps reduce pressures on wider public services. Coordinators also work with partners and voluntary organisations to improve access to resources that support independence and wellbeing.
Environmental value
The Stroke Association is improving its environmental sustainability. Remote working has reduced emissions per employee by almost two‑thirds since 2020.
The charity continues to monitor and reduce energy use, promotes lift sharing and online meetings, and encourages staff and volunteers to adopt energy‑saving habits.
Work is supported by an Environmental Oversight Group and contributes to the organisation’s Carbon Reduction Plan and the UK Government’s Net Zero strategy.