Stroke (Physiotherapy)
Stroke
The Stroke charity websites will provide you with information such as what a stroke is, the different types of stroke, advice around living with a stroke and what local services are available.
Stroke Charities and Support Groups
Stroke Association
Stroke information and support page, for anyone seeking knowledge on strokes. Discover insights into causes, symptoms, prevention, and rehabilitation, but also what services and support the Stroke Association offers for stroke survivors or anyone involved with stroke.
Website: www.stroke.org.uk
Helpline: Stroke support helpline 0303 3033 100
Email: helpline@stroke.org.uk
Different strokes
Different Strokes is run by younger stroke survivors for younger stroke survivors. They have personal experience of the realities of life after stroke.
Website: www.differentstrokes.co.uk
Helpline: Freephone 0345 130 7172
Email: info@differentstrokes.co.uk
Exercise
The Different Strokes charity provide online exercise classes for stroke survivors. Classes are available in five different levels, recognising the large variation in stroke survivors' physical condition and mobility post-stroke.
Website: www.differentstrokes.co.uk/exercise-for-stroke/
The Stroke Association in collaboration with the charity 'A Stroke of Luck' provide free online exercise sessions focussing on exercise-based recovery. The exercises include strength, stability, stamina, and flexibility with the sessions being split into three different mobility levels.
Website: Exercises for stroke survivors
Common problems after stroke
The Stroke Association have created some useful guidance on some of the common problems stroke survivors experience.
- Energy conservation and managing fatigue | Managing post-stroke fatigue | Stroke Association
- Problems with memory and thinking (cognitive problems) | Problems with memory and thinking (cognitive problems) | Stroke Association
- Sleep problems | Sleep problems after stroke | Stroke Association
- Mood and emotional changes | Emotional changes | Stroke Association
- Sex and relationships | Sex and relationships | Stroke Association
- Driving after a stroke | Driving after a stroke | Stroke Association
- Returning to work | A complete guide to work and stroke | Stroke Association
Local Support
The Stroke Association charity have a list of local support groups across the UK. Use the postcode finder to see what support is available near you.