Information
If you or someone you care about has had a stroke, we would like to offer our support by providing essential information. You can contact our helpline or have a look at the list below to find out more about stroke and how we can help you.
What is a stroke?
Strokes and TIAs explained including the main types, the effects they may have, and common causes.
Preventing a stroke
What can be done to reduce your risk of stroke, including when a stroke or TIA has already occurred.
When a stroke happens
How strokes are treated, including hospital tests and treatment and longer-term rehabilitation.
After a stroke
What practical, emotional and financial support is available for stroke survivors and their carers.
Stroke rehabilitation
How to work towards regaining skills and adapting to life after stroke with professional help.
The Stroke Association
What The Stroke Association does and how we may be able to help if stroke affects your life.
Leaflets and factsheets: All leaflets and factsheets are free, but if you would like to help fund the production of these vital publications please make an online donation today.
If you are interested in knowing about the sources of our information, please see the list of referenced factsheets and resource sheets.
TalkStroke
You may find it useful to join the TalkStroke discussion forum which allows you to share your experiences online with other people who have been affected by a stroke.
It happened to me
Read about or listen to experiences of stroke from other people
Recognising stroke with the FAST test
Learn how to recognise a stroke and what to do if you suspect that someone is having a stroke.
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