Stroke Association services
Family and Carer Support Service
Family and Carer Support is a home visiting service. A Family and Carer Support Co-ordinator talks to everybody in the household to help them understand the physical and psychological effects of a stroke. The organiser can give practical advice on caring for the person at home, and put the family in touch with other organisations and local sources of support, such as carers’ groups.
Communication Support Service
A stroke often affects a person’s ability to speak, understand what people are saying, and read and write. This difficulty in using language is called dysphasia (or aphasia). Our Communication Support Co-ordinators work with people who have had a stroke and their families on aspects of communication. The service is delivered through regular home visits, group meetings and activities and events.
Stroke clubs and carers’ groups
Stroke clubs provide a meeting place for people who have had a stroke and their carers. The group meetings give members a chance to share experiences with people who understand what they are going through, and to take part in events and activities that can build confidence and help with ongoing recovery.
If you can’t get out to a stroke club or carers’ group, you might find it useful to join the TalkStroke on-line discussion group. Visit TalkStroke to join.
Stroke Information Service
The Stroke Association can help with information, practical advice and support. We will try to answer your questions about strokes and put you in touch with useful people, organisations and groups in your area.
- Phone the helpline on 0845 3033 100.
- E-mail us at info@stroke.org.uk
- Write to us at Stroke Information Service, Stroke House, 240 City Road, London EC1V 2PR.
- Visit our website at www.stroke.org.uk - it has lots of information pages that tell you more about strokes
Welfare grants
The Stroke Association’s Welfare Grants are one-off awards of up to £200. These grants are means-tested, taking account of the total household's income. Ask your doctor, social worker, therapist or other health professional to apply for a grant on your behalf.
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