Anxiety screening in older stroke survivors
In the proposed study it will be investigated if the Geriatric Anxiety Inventory (GAI) is suitable for use in stroke survivors aged 65 years and older, who are undergoing inpatient rehabilitation.
Testing for anxiety in older stroke survivors
Tuesday 15 December 2015
A new study published in the journal, Clinical Rehabilitation, suggests that a screening tool may help detect post-stroke anxiety in older people. The research was led by Professor Ian Kneebone (University of Technology Sydney, Australia), and was funded by the Stroke Association.
Can a ‘polypill’ help reduce the chance that people who have had a stroke will have a heart attack or another stroke?
A research project to find out if a ‘polypill’ can help reduce the chance that people who have had a stroke will have a heart attack or another stroke.
Our people
Find out more about our people, our leadership team and our Trustees. View a short video to see what motivates us and what it’s like in our charity.
Stroke Café Scotland Younger People
Meetings are online and held on Zoom.
Helping people with aphasia get online
During the coronavirus pandemic, more of us have turned to technology to keep in touch with family and friends. But for lots of stroke survivors, especially those with communication difficulties including aphasia, getting online can be a struggle. This can leave them feeling lonely and isolated.
Getting online for people with aphasia
This guide is for people with aphasia. This guide is also for your family and friends. It has information about getting online and using technology.
Video calling for people with aphasia
Video calling is a popular way to connect with family and friends. This guide will give you information about three popular options: Skype, Zoom and WhatsApp.
Getting online for people with aphasia - video
On this page, we have videos to help people with aphasia get online. These videos were made for the Getting online for people with aphasia guide.
NICE Quality Standards – recruitment of lay people
Thursday 26 April 2012
The National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) are currently welcoming applications from people who would like to join the groups that develop Quality Standards.