North West regional office
The North West covers Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cumbria and the Isle of Man.
We are proud of the number of Stroke Association Services in the North West. There are currently 17 Family and Carer Support Services and 22 Communication Support Services in the region.
The launch of the Lost without Words campaign took place in the North West on 28 May 2008. This campaign highlights the needs of the estimated 250,000 - 300,000 people in the UK who live with a communication disability following a stroke. We aim to raise awareness of the issues they face and lobby for better services for those affected. Find out more about Lost without Words
The Stroke Association Rehabilitation and Support Service
Strokes can have a devastating effect on individuals and families. The Stroke Association Rehabilitation and Support Service provides support and advice for people who have had a stroke, and their families and carers. These services include:
Family and Carer Support Service
This is a visiting service that gives practical information and emotional support to the families and carers of people who have had a stroke.
Communication Support Service
It is very common for a stroke to affect a person’s communication skills - the ability to speak, understand what people are saying, read and write. This service works with people who have had a stroke and their families on aspects of communication. The aim is to build up confidence and achieve the best possible level of recovery and independence in language skills.
Stroke clubs
There are currently 60 stroke clubs in the North West and the majority of them are affiliated to The Stroke Association. Find out more about stroke clubs in the North West
We are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers. Follow the link below to find out more about opportunities in the region.
Volunteering opportunities
Rochdale Communication Support Group launching the Lost without Words campaign