Support with the effects of stroke
Browse through a list of organisations that can provide support and information to help with the effects of stroke.
Next steps after a stroke
Resource type: Information leaflet
Publication type: Stroke information
A guide for people who have had a stroke, produced by the Stroke Association. It's packed with information on the effects of stroke, stroke recovery and rehabilitation, and life after stroke.
Types of stroke
Find out more about the different types of stroke and why they happen.
All about stroke: information for children
Resource type: Information leaflet
Publication type: Stroke information
For a child, a friend or family member - having a stroke can be overwhelming and confusing. This guide aims to explain in simple terms what a stroke is, why it happens, and how people recover from a stroke.
When you have a stroke
Resource type: Information leaflet
Publication type: Publication
A short, easy-to-read guide for stroke survivors, produced by the Stroke Association. Packed with essential information to help people understand their stroke.
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.