The Stroke Association

Every year, an estimated 150,000 people in the UK have a stroke. That’s one person every five minutes. Most people affected are over 65, but anyone can have a stroke, including children and even babies.



Stroke is the third most common cause of death in the UK. It is also a leading cause of severe adult disability. More than 250,000 people in the UK live with disabilities caused by a stroke.

The Stroke Association's main focus is to prevent stroke and to give support to people who have had a stroke and their families through our information and rehabilitation and support services. As well as our national helpline and website, we offer:

• Family and Carer Support Services
• Communication Support Services (for people with communication difficulties)
• welfare grants.

We also campaign to raise awareness of stroke and fund research into stroke prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.

This section of the website tells you more about our organisation.

In this section
Stroke Information Service
Family and Carer Support Service
Communication Support Service
Stroke clubs
Welfare grants
Research
Campaigns
How you can help

Download The Stroke Association leaflet - The Stroke Association (563 kb)
Order printed copies of The Stroke Association leaflet

Other useful information
What is a stroke?
Preventing a stroke
When a stroke happens
After a stroke
Stroke rehabilitation

Find out if our services are available in your area

A-Z list of all leaflets and factsheets

This information is 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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