Going back to work
Returning to work will depend on the person’s level of recovery and the sort of job they do. Their GP or a specialist on the stroke team can help decide if the person is well enough to return to work, and they need to discuss all the options with their employer. Eventually it might be possible to return to work full time or part time, or maybe move to a different job with the same employer.
Talk to an Employment Advisor at your local Jobcentre for advice about disability, retraining and transferable skills.
Links
Audio version - Benefits, work and driving after a stroke (1539 kb)
Going to hospital
Returning home
Health professionals
Social services
Disability and sickness benefits
The Stroke Association's Life After Stroke Services
How can family help?
Driving
I was back at work after about six months. I was a bit impatient - I wanted to go back a month earlier.” David Diston