Types of stroke
Find out more about the different types of stroke and why they happen.
Find out more about the different types of stroke and why they happen.
Resource type: Information leaflet
Publication type: Stroke information
Bladder and bowel problems are common after a stroke. Many people soon recover, but if you have longer-term problems, there are treatments and support that can help you get on with daily life.
Resource type: Information leaflet
Publication type: Stroke information
Fatigue affects the majority of stroke survivors and it can have a big effect on your life. This guide looks at the causes and impact of fatigue, and suggests practical ways you can help yourself and seek support.
Resource type: Information leaflet
Publication type: Stroke information
Some of the most common effects of stroke are physical and include things like muscle weakness and fatigue. This guide describes some of the physical effects of stroke and explains how they are diagnosed and treated.
Resource type: Information leaflet
Publication type: Stroke information
This guide explains how changes to your behaviour can happen after a stroke. It includes advice on how to manage apathy, aggression and inappropriate behaviour. It also talks about how to get help through therapy and your GP.
A stroke often causes problems with bladder and bowel control. These usually improve in the early weeks after the stroke, but around a third of stroke survivors may have longer term difficulties.
Find out why you may have headaches after a stroke and how they can be treated.
A stroke won’t just affect you, but everyone around you too. It can put a strain on your relationships and can also affect your sex life. But there are things you can do to help you cope with the impact.
This page explains why you may have problems with memory or thinking after a stroke, why these problems happen and how they can be treated.
Find out why you may experience severe tiredness (known as fatigue) after a stroke and what can be done to help you manage it.