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About childhood stroke (including in the womb)
Here you'll find practical information about stroke in children and babies, including different types, causes, treatment and recovery.
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Helping your child understand their stroke
Here you'll find information and videos for children. They can help them to understand what has happened and how they may need help to get better.
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Returning to school after a stroke
Here you'll find information about how to make your child's return to school as smooth as possible.
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Childhood stroke support
Our dedicated Childhood Stroke Support team are here to support you with practical information on a wide range of topics and emotional support, whenever you need us.
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Childhood stroke resources
Here you will find a wide range of resources to help support children, siblings, parents, carers and professionals.
Emotional and behavioural changes after childhood stroke
Find out how a stroke can affect a child's emotions and behaviours, memory, concentration, communication, mobility and vision, and lead to fatigue.
Stroke in childhood clinical guidelines
Read the stroke in childhood clinical guidelines for diagnosis, management and rehabilitation.
Clinical guidelines for parents, carers and families
This guideline is for parents, carers, and families of children and young people who
have had a stroke. It is based on the Stroke in childhood clinical guidelines.
have had a stroke. It is based on the Stroke in childhood clinical guidelines.
Stroke in unborn and newborn babies (perinatal stroke)
Here you'll learn about stroke in the womb or soon after birth, and how it may affect a child’s development in different ways.
Useful tips for you and your family
Childhood stroke can have an effect on the whole family. Here you'll find tips to help everyone come to terms with what has happened.
Toolkit for teachers and childcare professionals
Here you'll find practical tools for teachers and childcare professionals who are supporting children affected by stroke. Parents may find these useful too.
Parent-to-Parent Volunteer Calls
Here you will find information about parent-to-parent volunteer calls. You can speak to another parent / guardian who understands what you are going through.