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KCL are recruiting adults living with any long-term physical health condition(s), including the effects of stroke, to test their new peer support and self-help resources platform.

When you are hit with a sudden health problem like a stroke, it can reduce your income or cause unexpected extra costs, but there is some help available. As well as benefits and help with health costs, there are some types of help designed for a crisis.

Around a third of stroke survivors experience post-stroke depression, and 20% will suffer from emotionalism within six-months of their stroke. Our Emotional Support service can help. If you are involved in planning or providing health and social care, your role is crucial in helping stroke survivors and carers deal with the emotional impact of stroke, which can be just as devastating as the physical.

Vicki from our Stroke Helpline shares some help and advice about managing loneliness and isolation following a stroke.

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Studies suggest cooking can also help reduce depression and anxiety and help build social connections.

If you are returning to driving and need refresher lessons or to adapt your vehicle, here’s how to get help.

Find out how stroke can affect your balance, what can help, and how to look after yourself if your balance has been affected by stroke.

Chapter four of our lived experience of stroke report examines the help and support available to help stroke survivors rebuild their lives after stroke.

If you’re looking for people affected by stroke to be involved in your research, the Stroke Association can help.