Information

Welcome. If you or someone you care about has had a stroke, we would like to offer our support by providing essential information. 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 FactsheetsLeaflets and factsheets:

  • Leaflets
  • Factsheets
  • All publications on stroke
  • Stroke information in Welsh
  • Our commitment to quality information 
  • 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

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    TalkStroke
    You may find it useful to join the TalkStroke discussion forum which lets you 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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