Economic welfare

Stroke can have a devastating effect on someone’s economic welfare.

They find themselves unable to return to work, but the bills and the mortgage payments don’t stop. Sometimes, partners or children give up work to care for them. Or they may be faced with the costs of personal care and making adjustments to their home.

Our economic welfare service helps stroke survivors and carers to understand and access the support that is available to them.

Service co-ordinators will visit clients to assess their situation. They find out what support they are receiving, and decide what would help to meet their needs.

They may help clients with applications for benefits such as Disability Allowance, Attendance Allowance and Mobility Allowance. Filling in forms can be very difficult for the many stroke survivors whose communication or memory is affected.

Co-ordinators also put people in contact with other services and sources of support provided by The Stroke Association, the public sector and other organisations.

Outcomes
• Personal dignity of people affected by stroke is protected
• Improved economic and emotional well-being for clients
• Stroke survivors gain more choice and control over their life and care
• Prevents discrimination against people with a disability

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