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Hi Keith, I completely agree that using family members would help me gain a richer understanding in this area. My first idea for a project was based on this surrounding how relationships change within the family afetr a stroke (based on personal experiences). However, due to the tight contraints universities have on ethics I was unable to proceed with this. Unfortunately I could not gain ethical approval from my university with using either stroke patients or their family members as it was deemed too sensitive. This is why I have ended up with focusing on professional carers, taking the project in a slightly different direction. But I would love to hear about personal exeriences if you wish to share them for my own personal interest. I agree with you and feel it is an important area to develop research in. Thanks

Hi All, I have had alot of experience of strokes over the past few years with family members, which has started my interest in research in this area. I am currently a third year Psychology student at the University of Gloucestershire who is undergoing a dissertation project. For this I have decided to focus on how stroke patients are viewed by carers and how this may influence the types of care given. For this I am looking for volunteers who are non NHS, professional carers (Not relatives) who would be willing to take part in a short 1 hour interview on this topic. I am hugely greatful to anyone that would like to be involved or could pass this message on to people they think would like to be involved. If anyone would like more information about getting involved please contact me. Have a great day