Research Participants Needed: Claiming Benefits with a Brain Injury/Neurological Condition
Type: Research
I am Anthony Schaller, a Trainee Clinical Psychologist at Canterbury Christ Church University looking at the experiences of people with neurological conditions/ brain injury when claiming benefits in the UK.
Financial help while you’re out of work
Type: What we do
The financial impact of a stroke can be stressful for you and your loved ones, but there may be benefits you can claim while you’re unable to work.
Employee benefits
Type: Work for us
This page lists the employee benefits of working for the Stroke Association including holidays, pension, and Life Assurance.
How can I get a grant or financial help in a crisis?
Type: Support
When you are hit with a sudden health problem like a stroke, it can reduce your income or cause unexpected extra costs, but there is some help available. As well as benefits and help with health costs, there are some types of help designed for a crisis.
Are Early Supported Discharge services still effective in practice?
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Early Supported Discharge (ESD) is the discharge of a stroke patient from hospital to their own home. Do these services offer the same benefits to patients as those identified in clinical trials?
Why 'Research Means Everything' in Scotland
Type: Campaigns
Since the early 1990s, we’ve invested a significant amount of funds into research undertaken by stroke researchers at Scottish Universities. And much of this research has contributed towards real benefits for people affected by stroke.
Factors that influence the effectiveness of conversation training for people with aphasia: who benefits most and which tasks really help people to learn new strategies?
Type:
Factors that influence the effectiveness of conversation training for people with aphasia: who benefits most and which tasks really help people to learn new strategies?
What are the benefits and challenges of the UTILISE speech therapy app?
Type:
How do you take aphasia therapy from the clinic to the home? Dr Claudia Bruns is researching the benefits and challenges of a new speech and language therapy app.