After a stroke

Stroke can change lives and will impact both those who have actually had the stroke and their families and friends. This section of the website tells you about the people and services that can help you and your family cope with the long-term effects of a stroke.

Patient and carer

If a stroke has happened to you, or to someone you care for, you'll want to know as much as you can about what practical, emotional and financial support is available for stroke survivors and their carers.  Services vary from area to area, so talk to as many people as you can – for example, your social worker, GP and our Stroke Helpline – to find out what is available near you.

In this section
Going to hospital
Returning home
Health professionals
Social services
Disability and sickness benefits
Stroke Association services
How can family help?
Going back to work
Driving

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More information on:
Accommodation after stroke
Aids and equipment for independent living
Benefits
Book list
Driving after stroke
Financial assistance
Holiday information
Leisure activities after stroke
Sex after stroke
Stroke and wheelchairs
Stroke explanation for children
Stroke in younger adults
Stroke: a carer's guide
Telephone linked alarm systems