Rehabilitation in the community

Stroke club

Help is available if you need practical advice or simply someone to talk to.

  • Stroke clubs are a good way for people who have had a stroke and their families to socialise, build up confidence and talk to other people who have had similar experiences.
  • A GP can help with medical problems and make referrals to other specialists.
  • The Stroke Association’s Rehabilitation and Support Services are available in some areas.
  • Social workers and therapists can give information on making adaptations to the home and finding special aids or equipment.


Home aid

Gadgets, equipment and home adaptations
 A physiotherapist, occupational therapist or social worker can assess a person’s needs and arrange for:

  • mobility aids, such as a walking stick or wheelchair
  • adaptations to the home, such as ramps and handrails
  • specialist equipment and gadgets, to make it easier to manage tasks at home.

Links
Brain attack
Recovery and rehabilitation
Physiotherapy
Occupational therapy
Speech and language therapy
Swallowing
Vision
Using the toilet
Psychological changes
Helping rehabilitation
Support at home