Stroke
A guide for patients and carers
Other organisations that may be able to help
Brain and Spine Helpline
7 Winchester House
Kennington Park
Cranmer Road
London SW9 6EJ
Tel: 0808 808 1000
www.brainandspine.org.uk
( Information and support on neurological disorders for patients, carers and health professionals)
Brain and Spinal Injury Charity
(BASIC)
The Neurocare Centre
554 Eccles New Road
Salford M5 1AL.
Tel: 0870 750 0000
www.basiccharity.org.uk
(Information, research and support groups)
Chest Heart and Stroke
Scotland
65 North Castle Street
Edinburgh EH2 3LT
Tel: 0845 077 6000
www.chss.org.uk
(Advice, information, education and research in Scotland)
Crossroads
(Association of Crossroads Care Attendent Schemes)
10 Regent Place
Rugby
Warwickshire CV21 2PN
Tel: 0845 450 0350
www.crossroads.org.uk
(Practical support for carers; respite care at home)
Depression Alliance
212 Spitfire Studios
63-71 Collier Street
London, N1 9BE
Tel: 0845 123 2320
www.depressionalliance.org
(Information, advice, support and self-help groups)
Different Strokes
9 Canon Harnett Court
Wolverton Mill
Milton Keynes MK12 5NF
Tel: 0845 130 7172
www.differentstrokes.co.uk
(Information and support for young stroke survivors)
Disabled Living Foundation
380-384 Harrow Road
London W9 2HU
Tel: 0845 130 9177
www.dlf.org.uk
(Information and advice on equipment and disability aids)
DVLA Drivers’ Medical Group
Longview Road
Swansea SA99 1TU
Tel: 0870 600 0301
www.dvla.gov.uk
(Fitness to drive)
Motability
Warwick House
Roydon Road
Harlow
Essex CM19 5PX
Tel: 01279 635999
www.motability.co.uk
(Information for disabled people and their families on mobility issues)
NHS Direct
Tel: 0845 4647
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
(Medical advice and information on NHS services)
Speakability
(formerly Action for Dysphasic Adults)
1 Royal Street
London SE1 7LL
Tel: 0808 808 9572
www.speakability.org.uk
(Information and support for people affected by aphasia)
The Stroke Association
Stroke House
240 City Road
London EC1V 2PR
Tel: 0845 3033100
www.stroke.org.uk
(Information, support and publications)
Contents
- Introduction
- What is a stroke?
- What is a transient ischaemic attack?
- What are the symptoms of a stroke?
- What causes a stroke?
- What happens if you have a stroke?
- What tests will the doctor do?
- How are strokes treated?
- Common problems after severe strokes
- Will I recover?
- How will lifestyle be affected?
- What are the risks of a further stroke?
- How can I reduce the risk of another stroke?
- Conclusion
- Other organisations that may be able to help