Alaire's Here For You story
Alaire volunteers for our Here For You telephone support service to help stroke survivors and carers stay connected and help combat feelings of isolation.
Benefits and financial help after a stroke
Many people find that their financial situation changes after they have a stroke. This guide describes the main benefits, financial support and grants that are available from the government, local council and employers.
Caring and You programme
One in eight adults (around 6.5 million people) is a carer. By 2037, it's anticipated that the number of carers will increase to 9 million. The ‘Caring and You’ programme will provide carers with the support, training and guidance needed to help them improve their skills and knowledge of caring.
Child stroke project celebrates its second anniversary
Monday 3 August 2015
This week the Child stroke project celebrates its second anniversary helping young stroke survivors.
Donna's story
Donna had two strokes a few days before her 51st birthday. She is now a Stroke Ambassadors and shares her story to raise awareness and help others to rebuild their lives after stroke.
Driving after a stroke
After a stroke or a transient ischaemic attack (TIA, or mini-stroke) by law you can't drive for a calendar month. Check if you are able to return to driving and if you need to tell the DVLA/DVA. Find out how to get back to driving following a stroke.
Emotional health and wellbeing while staying at home
For stroke survivors, being asked to stay at home and away from other people might feel like a lot to deal with. It could also be tricky to work out if your emotions are due to stroke, or worry around coronavirus (COVID-19). Here are our tips on how to manage when you’re staying at home.
Getting back to work
After stroke, you may be concerned whether you’ll be able to return to work and what you’ll do if you can’t.
Going on holiday after stroke
A stroke doesn't have to stop you from going on holiday. There are plenty of ways to take a break, it may just take a little extra planning.
Grace's story
Grace was just 13 years old when she became her mum's full-time carer after she suffered a stroke. Find out more about Grace and her journey a a carer.