‘Invisible impairments’ can make it difficult for stroke survivors to maintain a job, according to a study from the University of Cambridge and Queen Mary University of London (QMUL).
Young stroke survivor Emily Curry reflects on her life a year after her 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.
Find out about the different types of stroke, the effects of stroke and how to reduce your risk of stroke within this section.
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.
Browse through a list of organisations that can provide support and information to help with the effects of stroke.