The Stroke Association
Working for a world where there are fewer strokes and all those touched by stroke get the help they need
Stroke has a greater disability impact than any other medical condition. A quarter of a million people are living with long-term disability as a result of stroke in the UK.
The Stroke Association is the only UK wide charity solely concerned with combating stroke in people of all ages. It funds research into prevention, treatment and better methods of rehabilitation, and helps stroke patients and their families directly through its Rehabilitation and Support Services. These include Communication Support, Family and Carer Support, information services and welfare grants. We also campaign, educate and inform to increase knowledge of stroke at all levels of society, and we act as a voice for everyone affected by stroke.
The Stroke Association produces a number of publications including patient leaflets, Stroke News (a quarterly magazine) and information for health professionals.
Web links:
http://www.stroke.org.uk/information/stroke_helpline.html
http://www.stroke.org.uk/information/how_were_performing.html
Publications:
http://www.stroke.org.uk/information/our_publications/