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.
Caring for a stroke survivor
When someone close to you has had a stroke, they may need help and support after they return home from hospital. Find out the different ways you can support a stroke survivor, and what help and support is available for carers.
Circle exclusive: Research, the next frontier
Professors Fiona Rowe and Audrey Bowen, and Dr Emma Patchwood are at the forefront of transforming stroke care for generations of stroke survivors - thanks to gifts left in the Wills of people like you.
Turning research findings into benefit for patients after intracerebral haemorrhage
This research aims to improve outcomes for Intracerebral Haemorrhage (ICH) patients by developing new emergency treatments to reduce swelling in the brain after ICH, and improving the care that patients receive.
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.
Independent affiliated stroke clubs
Affiliated Independent Stroke Clubs are supported by a wide range of resources and specialist training opportunities.