Return to Work Support Service

Many stroke survivors want to return to work, and it is often the best thing for them.

Work has been shown to help physical and mental health, and brings economic and social benefits. But getting back to work is not easy, particularly for those with physical, cognitive and communication disabilities.

Our Return to Work Service offers practical support, advocacy and guidance to allow as many people affected by stroke as possible to return to work.

Of course, not everyone can go back to paid employment in the short term, so we also provide training and volunteering opportunities to help people build their skills and confidence and to make a positive contribution to society.

There are three strands to our Return to Work Service:

  • We work with individuals to help them set and meet goals for returning to work
  • With employers to educate them about the effects of stroke and show them what someone is capable of doing
  • Within the system with job centres, driving assessment centres and other services and agencies to advocate for people affected by stroke and make sure systems are in place to support them

Outcomes
• More people affected by stroke return to work – bringing economic benefits for individuals and society
• Improved dignity and self-respect
• People are empowered to make a contribution to society
• Raised awareness of stroke and an increasingly stroke-skilled workforce
• Reduced discrimination, increased equality and diversity

Return to the Life After Stroke Services model