Occupational therapy
This page is about the role of occupational therapy in your recovery and rehabilitation after a stroke. It explains what happens in occupational therapy and how to access it.
Treatment and therapy
Browse through a list of organisations that can provide support and information on treatment and therapy options.
Occupational therapy after stroke
Resource type: Information leaflet
Publication type: Stroke information
Occupational therapy can help you adjust to life after stroke by giving you the confidence and skills to perform daily tasks. This guide explains what to expect from occupational therapy and how you can find a therapist.
Taking speech therapy research online
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, stroke researchers like Lucy have been finding new ways to help people rebuild their lives. But they urgently need funding to continue their work.
Douglas Drive Speech Therapy Group
Douglas Drive Speech Therapy group is a very friendly and welcoming social group for people affected by stroke. The group enjoy activities such as games, quizzes, freshly cooked dinner and dessert and communication support.
How can we improve talking about recovery on the stroke unit?
Following a stroke, some patients and their relatives describe dissatisfaction with the information they receive about the patient’s outlook for recovery. This study aims to create an intervention for stroke unit staff, which can help them better address the issue.
Why we need to talk about stroke
Friday 3 May 2019
In our new advert, survivors describe experiencing life-changing strokes in their own words. Find out why we need to talk more about stroke.
B.A.S.H -Support for Talk(Bracknell Aphasia Self Help)
This group is for people with communication difficulties such as aphasia.
Can we develop a new language treatment to improve everyday talking for people with aphasia?
This study aims to address the need for evidence-based treatments and improve clinical expertise to address problems with everyday conversation after stroke.
TALK - Support for People with Aphasia following stroke (Walton)
TALK - Support for People with Aphasia following a stroke is a Stroke Association affiliated independent group. The group offers a variety of activities, mainly focusing on social and communication support.