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.
Bereavement and grief
Resource type: Information leaflet
Publication type: Stroke information
This guide provides information about why someone might not survive a stroke, and the emotional impact on family and carers. Plus a list of useful resources to help you with practical issues such as how to register a death, finding professional counselling services, and support for bereaved children.
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.