Resources

Regularly drinking too much alcohol raises your risk of a stroke. Alcohol contributes to a number of conditions that can increase your risk of stroke, so it's important that you don't drink more…

Around 1.2 million people in the UK have atrial fibrillation (AF), a type of irregular heartbeat. Having AF means that blood clots are more likely to form in your heart, increasing your risk of…

Bladder and bowel problems after stroke Bladder and bowel problems are common after a stroke. Many people soon recover, but if you have longer-term problems, there are treatments and…

Blood-thinning medications reduce your risk of stroke by helping to prevent blood clots from forming. You might be prescribed them after a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or a stroke caused by a…

Coping with the aftermath of stroke can be tough. You and your family may suddenly be faced with financial difficulties, especially if you are no longer able to work. If you have a disability, you…

For many people, bereavement is one of the hardest things they will have to go through. This guide looks at the emotional impact of bereavement, including grief and the effect it can have on carers…

About 15% of strokes are due to bleeding in or around the brain (haemorrhagic stroke). Haemorrhagic strokes tend to affect younger people more than other types of stroke. This guide describes the…

Changes to your behaviour can come about due to the damage to your brain caused by a stroke, or they might be linked to emotional problems.  This guide explains why your behaviour can change…

In carotid artery disease, the carotid arteries in your neck become narrowed, meaning a clot is more likely to form there. A clot in one of these arteries can cut off the blood supply to your…

This guide is for anyone who wants to know more about cholesterol. It includes information about where cholesterol comes from, how it affects your risk of stroke, and what you can do to lower it…