Hallucinations and delusions
A stroke can sometimes lead to hallucinations or delusions. On this page we explain the causes of hallucination and delusion after stroke, what to do when someone is unwell and where to get help.
Katie Gallacher - GP on why she attended UKSF
Tuesday 10 October 2017
Kattie Gallacher, a General Practtioner, talks about attending the UK Stroke Forum Conference and the difference that it made to her.
Locked-in syndrome after brain stem stroke
A stroke in the brain stem can cause the very rare condition of locked-in syndrome, where the person is conscious but unable to move apart from their eyes.
Scottish Stroke Improvement Programme Report 2016
Tuesday 12 July 2016
Released today, the Scottish Stroke Improvement Programme 2016 Annual National Report includes data from the Scottish Stroke Care Audit. It describes the quality of stroke care in each acute hospital in Scotland, grouped by Health Board, during 2015, and measures each hospital against Scottish Stroke Care Standards (2013).
Stroke mimics and functional stroke
This page is about stroke symptoms that are not caused by a stroke. Here we explain stroke mimic diagnosis, symptoms and treatments.
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.
What is stroke?
Find out about the different types of stroke, the effects of stroke and how to reduce your risk of stroke within this section.