After a stroke
Every year over 130,000 people in the UK have a stroke. That's one person every three minutes. Most people affected are over 65 years but around 1,000 people under 30 have a stroke each year.
A stroke is the third most common cause of death in the UK. It is also the single most common cause of severe disability. More than 250,000 people in the UK live with disabilities caused by a stroke.
Family and Carer Support
In the South West, The Stroke Association operates a number of Family and Carer Support services, which are free and confidential.
This visiting service provides practical information and emotional support to people who have had a stroke, and their families and carers.
Service availability
The Family and Carer Service operates in Plymouth, Dorset, South Devon and West and North Somerset.
Full details of the names and contact details of the Co-ordinators of this Service and the areas that it covers can be found at Family and Carer Support or by telephoning our Helpline on 0845 3033 100 or emailing info@stroke.org.uk
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