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.
Happy Talk Stroke Group
Happy Talk Stroke Group has been established for many years and is titled after the song in the South Pacific. It has a good, strong team of volunteers to support people in accessing the club and a friendly atmosphere can be seen all round by all members and visitors.
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.
Hull Talk The Stroke Group
The group provides information and peer support and offers social and recreational activities as a social support group.
Milton Keynes Talk Back Club
The Milton Keynes Talk Back Club is a stroke club that welcomes membership from people affected by stroke in the Milton Keynes area. We provide information and peer support, and offer social and recreational activities, including games, conversation, communication support, outings, talks and presentations by visiting speakers.
Talk & Stroke Group (Kings Lynn)
The Talk and Stroke Group welcomes membership from people affected by stroke who live in and around the Kings Lynn area. The group provides peer support and offers social and recreational activities including games, conversation, outings, talks and presentations by visiting speakers.
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.