Where to find information on the “hidden effects” of stroke
Type: Stroke information
Stroke Association writer Deborah Fajerman introduces our literature on the “hidden effects” of stroke.
Highlights from the International Stroke Conference (ISC) 2018
Type: Research
The International Stroke Conference (ISC) 2018 took place in Los Angeles (24-26 January).The ISC is the world's largest meeting dedicated to the science and treatment of stroke and its effects. Check out some of the highlights from 2018.
How stroke can affect your driving
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Certain effects of stroke can impact your ability to drive again. A driving assessment will check these things.
How will my child recover?
Type: Stroke information
Find out information on how a stroke can affect your child and what support is available. The effects and impact of stroke are different for every child.
Common worries about getting active after stroke
Type: Stroke information
Find practical tips for dealing with some of the effects of a stroke if you want to be more active.
Mobility and dexterity after childhood stroke
Type: Stroke information
Stroke can affect a child’s mobility, coordination and dexterity. For some children the effects can last a long time, and they may affect development in younger children.
While you're off work
Type: Support
On this page you'll find information on how to manage your absence from work, what financial support is available as well as tips and advice on how to talk about stroke with your employer and how to deal with the effects of stroke while you're preparing to return to work.
Exploring the effects of lowering blood pressure and a lower dose of clot busting drug on stroke outcome
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Exploring the effects of lowering blood pressure and a lower dose of clot busting drug on stroke outcome
Reading in aphasia
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This research will produce an assessment of functional, everyday reading. The assessment will help therapists working with people with aphasia to identify why the person is finding it difficult to read and monitor the effects of treatment.