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.
Next steps after a stroke
Resource type: Information leaflet
Publication type: Stroke information
A guide for people who have had a stroke, produced by the Stroke Association. It's packed with information on the effects of stroke, stroke recovery and rehabilitation, and life after stroke.
Raconteur special report in The Times
Monday 11 May 2015
Raconteur is a publishing house and agency which produces special reports and commentary for the Times and Sunday Times.
Published on Saturday 9 May 2015, the 'Understanding Stroke 2015' report consists of a number articles covering different areas of current stroke news.
Take part in research
Medical research is essential to develop new treatments and therapies for stroke so that patients in the UK can get the best possible care. Clinical trials are conducted to test whether a new medical intervention is safe and effective and these trials often rely on the participation of volunteer stroke survivors.
Reducing the risk of stroke
Browse through a list of organisations that can provide support and information about reducing the risk of stroke.
All about stroke: information for children
Resource type: Information leaflet
Publication type: Stroke information
For a child, a friend or family member - having a stroke can be overwhelming and confusing. This guide aims to explain in simple terms what a stroke is, why it happens, and how people recover from a stroke.
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.
Independent affiliated stroke clubs
Affiliated Independent Stroke Clubs are supported by a wide range of resources and specialist training opportunities.
When you have a stroke
Resource type: Information leaflet
Publication type: Publication
A short, easy-to-read guide for stroke survivors, produced by the Stroke Association. Packed with essential information to help people understand their stroke.
National Eye Health Week Wales 2015
Wednesday 23 September 2015
Every year we partner with RNIB to help raise awareness of regular eye tests.