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Information and Support: Stroke

If you, or someone you know, have had or been affected by a stroke, the following organisations may be able to help.

Stroke Association

The Stroke Association supports stroke survivors and provides information about recognising the early warning signs of stroke and local support services available.

Phone: 0303 303 3100

Visit the Stroke Association website

Different Strokes

Different Strokes provides support to stroke survivors of working age and children, including information on services; benefits and rights; work after stroke.

Phone: 0345 130 7172

Visit the Different Strokes website

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland offers confidential information and support to people with a condition, their families and carers.

Phone: 0808 801 0899

Visit the Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland website

Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke

Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke (NICHS) runs services across Northern Ireland to help people and their families to meet the challenges of living with chest, heart or stroke conditions.

Visit the Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke website