Mood and emotional changes
How aphasia may affect your mood and emotions.
How aphasia may affect your mood and emotions.
Find out about setting up a regular donation to support stroke survivors in your area.
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.
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.
Aphasia is a long-term condition and many people will continue to need support for several years after its onset. However, with the right tools and support, even someone with severe aphasia can continue to communicate effectively.
Find out about the different types of stroke, the effects of stroke and how to reduce your risk of stroke within this section.
Find out more about the different types of stroke and why they happen.
Browse through a list of organisations that can provide support and information to help with the effects of stroke.