What the Stroke Association can do for you

is a national charity solely concerned with stroke.
it was formed in December 1899, originally to combat tuberculosis (TB.)
provides practical support for people who have had strokes, their families and carers.
campaigns, educates and informs to increase knowledge of stroke at all levels of society.
runs an Information and Education Service across England and Wales which handles over 26,000 calls a year
Operates a Central Advisory helpline on a local-rate number (0845 30 33 100) which receives over a thousand calls a month.
Sent out over a million booklets, leaflets and fact sheets as part of its wealth of publications
runs a Dysphasia Support service which acts as a lifeline to thousands of people who have had strokes.

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has around 3,000 volunteers work to improve communication skills with over 8,000 people annually who have lost the ability to speak, read or write.
operates a Family Support service offering over 80,000 hours of emotional support and advice each year to families of people who have had strokes, and to people affected by stroke who are living alone.
has over 400 stroke clubs affiliated.
aims to prevent strokes by informing the public how to reduce the risk of stroke.
funds and promotes research to enhance knowledge both of the incidence, prevalence, causes, and prognosis of stroke; and of the effectiveness of interventions aimed at stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and care.
works in partnership with policy makers, purchasers and providers of health care, advocating and encouraging improvements in services to ensure that every stroke patient has access to the best possible treatment and care.
acts as a voice for everyone affected by stroke, campaigning for a higher priority to be given to stroke prevention, treatment, care and research.
maintains a website at www.stroke.org.uk
runs the annual Life After Stroke Awards which recognise courage and determination following a stroke.
maintains a younger stroke survivor database, which allows contact with over 200 people ranging in age from 20 to 60.
pioneered the Cardiff Day Service for younger people which has helped dozens of people.
Supports research of the highest calibre to the tune of £2m.

We are indebted to the Stroke Association for their help in compiling this section.