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Our survey of almost 2,000 stroke survivors and their carers from across the UK found that the Covid-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of stroke treatment and care.

Professor Audrey Bowen, from the University of Manchester, is funded by the Stroke Association to carry out research into strategies for coping with cognitive difficulties after stroke. Like many researchers across the UK, Professor Bowen’s work has been affected by the pandemic.

People with aphasia and other communication problems may find this audio and text version of the 'Stroke recoveries at risk report' helpful.

Find out how Covid-19 has affected stroke treatment and care in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Colyn received occupational therapy and physiotherapy while in hospital following a stroke. While this should have continued at home, the Covid-19 pandemic prevented this from happening.

Like many other stroke survivors across the UK trying to rebuild their lives, the Covid-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on Craig’s recovery.

David talks of the impact of his stroke and how Covid-19 has meant he has received less care and support with his recovery than he would have liked.

The Stroke Association's Stroke recoveries at risk report is based on the responses of almost 2,000 people affected by stroke across the UK. This makes it the largest survey of the stroke community since Covid-19 took hold.

Read the key findings from our Stroke recoveries at risk report, which found that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of stroke treatment and care.

The Stroke Association's Stroke recoveries at risk report is based upon the responses of almost 2000 people affected by stroke, including 104 people from Northern Ireland, making it the largest survey of the stroke community since Covid-19 took hold.