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.
Browse through a list of organisations that can provide support and information to help with the effects of stroke.
One in eight adults (around 6.5 million people) is a carer. By 2037, it's anticipated that the number of carers will increase to 9 million. The ‘Caring and You’ programme will provide carers with the support, training and guidance needed to help them improve their skills and knowledge of caring.
Stroke changes lives. It can have a huge effect on you and your family. With the right help and support your stroke doesn't have to stop you from doing the things you want to do.
Neil Johnson from Airdrie in Scotland had a stroke at the age of 32. The effects were devastating - he couldn’t walk or talk. After months of rehabilitation, Neil wants to raise awareness that a stroke happens in the brain and can happen to anyone of any age.
From 1 July 2017, our Helpline will be open on Saturday mornings and for longer during the middle of the week.
It seems there are no locally commissioned stroke support services available in your area, but we can help you to access further sources of information and support:
Browse through a list of organisations that can provide support and information about reducing the risk of stroke.
My Stroke Guide has been nominated for the 2015 Charity Times Award ‘Best Use of the Web’.
After a stroke or a TIA (transient ischaemic strokes) you must stop driving immediately, but for many people this is temporary. Find out how to get back to driving following a stroke.
Find out about our Stroke Helpline and Information Service, the service standards we work to, and how we perform against these.