Managing effects of stroke

Organisations listed below may be able to offer information and support in coping with specific effects of stroke. There are also separate sections of useful contacts for aphasia and communication problems, treatment and therapies and on managing risk factors for secondary prevention of stroke. In addition, some of our factsheets provide information about particular effects of stroke and how these may be addressed.

Alzheimer's Society

Helpline: 0845 3000 336

Provides help, information and local support to people affected by all types of dementia and their carers. The website has information on coping with memory loss and on the effects of Small Vessel Disease and Vascular Dementia.

Anxiety UK

Helpline: 08444 775 774

This charity supports people affected by a range of anxiety disorders. Can provides details of qualified and accredited therapists. Also offers information and support by telephone and has a national network of self-help groups.

Bladder and Bowel Foundation

Helpline: 0845 345 0165

This charity provides information and support for people with bladder and bowel disorders. The helpline is staffed by specialist nurses who can give information and advice and help find local NHS specialist continence services.

Brain and Spine Foundation

Helpline: 0808 808 1000

Provides information on a wide range of neurological conditions of the brain and spine, on symptoms, medical investigations and treatments available. Their helpline is staffed by neuroscience nurses and other health professionals.

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Helpline: 01455 883316

Use this website to find a counsellor or psychotherapist who is a registered member of this professional body. You can search by postcode and by special interest area, including 'Disability'

British Pain Society

This is the largest UK association for professionals involved in treatment of pain. Online information for patients includes FAQs and information on pain scales, Pain Clinics and Pain Management Programmes, as well as useful publications.

British Psychological Society (BPS)

Use this website to find details of counselling psychologists and clinical neuropsychologists who are members of this professional body. The website also provides publications with general information on depression and panic disorders.

Depression Alliance

This charity provides information and support to those affected by depression and coordinates a national network of self-help groups.

Medical Advisory Service

Helpline: 020 8994 9874

A registered charity you can contact regarding medical problems. Gives information and advice on health services, charities, self-help groups and general counselling.

Mind

Helpline: 0845 766 0163

Mind is a national mental health charity offering a range of publications and information on local services and support groups for people experiencing mental distress and for those caring for them.

Relate

Helpline: 0300 100 1234

Provides relationship counselling and sex therapy at a network of local branches. Services include couples counselling, family counselling, individual counselling, mediation and telephone counselling.

Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)

Helpline: 0303 123 9999

The RNIB provides information on all types of visual impairment, on living with sight loss, registering as partially sighted, on benefits and your rights. It can refer to specialist advice services, support groups and the RNIB Emotional Support Telephone Service.