Can a drug commonly used for gout improve recovery and prevention of further stroke for stroke survivors?
Can a drug commonly used for gout improve recovery and prevention of further stroke for stroke survivors?
Non-invasive brain stimulation to improve word finding abilities in stroke survivors
Non-invasive brain stimulation to improve word-finding abilities in stroke survivors
Can a virtual-reality-home help stroke survivors do better at home?
Can a virtual-reality-home help stroke survivors do better at home?
Stroke Helpline
If you’ve been affected by stroke, our Stroke Helpline is here to support you you. We can offer advice, support and guidance, and we can answer your questions about stroke.
Types of stroke
Find out more about the different types of stroke and why they happen.
Ischaemic stroke
An ischaemic stroke happens when a blood clot, or other blockage, cuts off the blood supply to your brain. This is the most common type of stroke.
Haemorrhagic stroke
A haemorrhagic stroke is a stroke that is caused by bleeding in or around the brain. Although they are less common than strokes that are caused by a blockage, they can be much more serious.
Emotional changes after a stroke
Resource type: Information leaflet
Publication type: Stroke information
This guide talks about some of the most common emotional changes people experience after a stroke, why they happen and what you can do about them. It’s aimed at people who have had a stroke.
Blood-thinning medication and stroke
Resource type: Information leaflet
Publication type: Stroke information
You might be prescribed blood-thinning medication to reduce your risk of a TIA or stroke. This guide explains the two types of blood-thinning medication available, antiplatelets and anticoagulants, and how they are used after a stroke or for someone with atrial fibrillation.