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.
Types of stroke
Find out more about the different types of stroke and why they happen.
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.
Reducing the risk of stroke
Browse through a list of organisations that can provide support and information about reducing the risk of stroke.
Service quality and performance
Find out about our Stroke Helpline and Information Service, the service standards we work to, and how we perform against these.
Circle exclusive: Research, the next frontier
Professors Fiona Rowe and Audrey Bowen, and Dr Emma Patchwood are at the forefront of transforming stroke care for generations of stroke survivors - thanks to gifts left in the Wills of people like you.
Turning research findings into benefit for patients after intracerebral haemorrhage
This research aims to improve outcomes for Intracerebral Haemorrhage (ICH) patients by developing new emergency treatments to reduce swelling in the brain after ICH, and improving the care that patients receive.
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.
Treatment and therapy
Browse through a list of organisations that can provide support and information on treatment and therapy options.
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.