Have you been affected by stroke? The Stroke Association could help

Date: Monday, April 23rd 2012
Categories: All Leicestershire

Around 150,000 people in the UK have a stroke every year.

A quarter of a million people are living with long-term disability as a result of stroke and it has a greater disability impact than any other medical condition.

The Stroke Association

As well as providing information and support to help people affected by stroke and their carers, UK charity the Stroke Association, also campagins to raise awareness of stroke generally.

Plus, it acts as a voice for everyone affected by stroke and funds research into prevention, treatment and better methods of rehabilitation.

It also helps stroke patients and their carers and families by providing Life After Stroke Services, which include information, advice, support, communication support and grants.

Click here to find out more about the symptoms of stroke and what you can do to lower your risk of being affected

Click here to find out more about the Stroke Association or call the Stroke Helpline on 0303 303 3100 from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday or email [email protected]

Click here to find out what services the Stroke Association offers near you

You can write to the Stroke Association at Life After Stroke Centre, Church Lane, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 8RA.