Stroke Helpline

If you have been affected by a stroke in any way, you may have many questions about what has happened and what is likely to happen in the future. You may be looking for information about stroke, practical advice and support, or simply someone to talk to.

Our Stroke Helpline is here to help. 

How to contact the Stroke Helpline

By phone: 0303 3033 100 (9am to 5pm on weekdays)*
By email: info@stroke.org.uk
By letter: Stroke Information Service, Stroke House,
240 City Road, London EC1V 2PR

How can the Stroke Helpline help?

  • We can explain what puts you at risk of a stroke or TIA, and what measures help prevent a stroke
  • We can provide information about different types of strokes and their common causes
  • We can provide information about the stroke care pathway, including tests, treatment and rehabilitation
  • We can give guidance on steps to reduce the risk of another stroke if you have had one
  • We can give guidance on getting help and support after discharge from hospital
  • We can tell you about Stroke Association Life After Stroke Services and stroke clubs in your area
  • We can provide a listening ear when adjusting to life after stroke or TIA 
  • We can signpost to other local services for practical help and emotional support
  • We can send you Leaflets and Factsheets on all aspects of stroke from prevention to recovery.


Please note: the Stroke Helpline cannot provide medical advice, detailed benefits advice, or recommendations about individual stroke services or about private health care providers.

Due to the recent Department of Health FAST Campaign on stroke, the Stroke Helpline is receiving more enquiries than usual.  It may take a bit longer for you to get through to us, and for us to respond to your enquiry.  We apologise for any inconvenience and will do our best to answer your enquiry as soon as we can. 

* When the Helpline is closed or all our lines are busy, you can listen to recorded information about stroke or request a free information pack. Some Helpline calls may be listened to for training and quality purposes. All calls remain confidential. You can read more about our service standards and how we measure performance of the Stroke Helpline.

Northern Ireland
The Stroke Association Northern Ireland Helpline provides local information and support to stroke survivors and people living with aphasia. You can call on 028 9050 8020 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, or just email to northernireland@stroke.org.uk  Please visit http://www.strokeni.org.uk/ for more information.

You can also call NICHS (Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke) on 0845 769 7299 for details of local stroke clubs in Northern Ireland.

Scotland
For local services in Scotland, call CHSS (Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland) on 0845 077 6000

Talkstroke
You may find it useful to join the TalkStroke discussion group which lets you share your experiences with other people who have been affected by a stroke.

Stroke News
We produce a free magazine called Stroke News every three months. It provides lots of useful information about strokes. Subscribe to Stroke News

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