Local services in the South East Coast
Strokes can have a devastating effect on individuals and families. The Stroke Association's Life After Stroke Services provide support and advice for stroke survivors, their families and carers.
These services include:
Communication Support Service:
Communication Support Service Co-ordinators work with stroke survivors and their families on aspects of communication.
Family and Carer Support Service:
This is a home visiting service where a Family and Carer Support Co-ordinator helps everybody understand the effects of stroke and provides practical support and advice.
Peer Support, Exercise and Education Service:
Peer Support, Exercise and Education Co-ordinators provide practical and emotional support, information and guidance to people who have suffered a stroke, their families and carers, as well as an exercise and interactive education programme.
Stroke Personal Budgets Support Service
Stroke Personal Budgets Support Co-ordinators help stroke survivors understand Personal Budgets (also known as Direct Payments) and select the care and support package which best suits their needs.
Young Stroke Services:
Young Stroke Service Co-ordinators provide information, emotional support and practical advice to younger stroke survivors, their families and carers.
These services are funded by local health and social service authorities.
Find out more about The Stroke Association's Life After Stroke Model
Contact The Stroke Association Helpline on 0303 303 3100 or email info@stroke.org.uk to find out if these services are available in your area.
