The Stroke Association
www.stroke.org.uk
info@stroke.org.uk
Tel: 0303 303 3100 open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Stroke Information Service, The Stroke Association, 240 City Road, London, EC1V 2PR
Is the only national 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 community services.
Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland
www.chss.org.uk
adviceline@chss.org.uk
Tel Free: 0131 225 6963
Tel: 0845 077 6000
Head Office, 65 North Castle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3LT
Aims to improve the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart & stroke illness through medical research, advice and information and support in the community. CHSS has 36 affiliated Heart Groups throughout Scotland which offer mutual self-help through support and information, many also offer structured exercise programmes to help maintain heart health and fitness. Please contact the CHSS Advice Line 0845 077 6000 for information on your nearest Heart Group and confidential, independent advice on all aspects of chest, heart and stroke illness. CHSS also produce a wide range of helpful publications and factsheets which can be viewed and ordered online or by contacting CHSS Publications Department 0131 225 6963.
Different Strokes
www.differentstrokes.co.uk
info@differentstrokes.co.uk
Tel: 0845 130 7172
9 Canon Harnett Court, Wolverton Mill, Milton Keynes, MK12 5NF
Is a registered charity providing a free service to younger stroke survivors throughout the United Kingdom. They are run by stroke survivors for stroke survivors, for active self help and mutual support.
Connect - The Communication and Disability Network
www.ukconnect.org
Tel: 020 7367 0840
Connect, 16-18 Marshalsea Road, London, SE1 1HL
Promotes effective services, new opportunities and a better quality of life for people living with aphasia (communication disability).
Brain and Spine Foundation
www.brainandspine.org.uk
info@brainandspine.org.uk
Tel: 0808 808 1000
Free Post LON10492, London, SW9 6BR
Was set up to develop research, education and information programmes aimed at improving the prevention, treatment and care of people affected by disorders of the brain and spine and to stimulate the greater allocation of resources across all neurological disorders.
Headway - The UK Brain Injury Association
www.headway.org.uk
Tel: 0808 800 2244
4 King Edward Court, King Edward Street, Nottingham, NG1 1EW, United Kingdom
Is a charity set up to give help and support to people affected by brain injury. A network of local Groups and Branches throughout the UK offers a wide range of services, including rehabilitation programmes, carer support, social re-integration, community outreach and respite care. The services available will vary, depending on local needs and resources.
Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke
www.nichsa.com
Tel: 028 9032 0184
21 Dublin Road, Belfast, BT2 7HB
The aim of NI Chest, Heart and Stroke is to promote the prevention of and alleviate the suffering resulting from chest heart and stroke related illnesses.
National Clinical Guidelines for Stroke - The Royal College of Physicians
www.rcplondon.ac.uk
stroke@rcplondon.ac.uk.
Tel: 020 7935 1174 ext 335
11 St Andrews Place, Regent's Park, London NW1 4LE
Produced by the Royal College of Physicians these guidelines cover the management of stroke, transient ischaemic attack (TIA) and subarachnoid haemorrhage.
BBC information on stroke
www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/stroke/index.shtml
This site explains what a stroke is, the causes and symptoms, and how you can lower your risk. There's also a section devoted to stroke organisations and people who can help.
American Stroke Association
www.strokeassociation.org
They aim to reduce the risk, disability and death from stroke through research, education, fund raising and advocacy. The site has lots of information, but medication used may be different from the UK.
Aphasia Help
www.aphasiahelp.org
Connect, 16-18 Marshalsea Road, London, SE1 1HL
A website designed and written for people with aphasia. Providing easy access to information and helping people with aphasia to communicate with each other and share experiences and stories.
Speakability
www.speakability.org.uk
speakability@speakability.org.uk
Tel: 080 8808 9572
1 Royal Street, London, SE1 7LL
Is a national charity that supports and empowers people with aphasia to overcome the barriers they face by; supporting people with aphasia and their carers through its information service, national network of Self-Help Groups and programme of activities. They influence individuals, organisations and statutory bodies in order to improve services for people living with aphasia.
Talking Mats
www.talkingmats.com
aacscotland@stir.ac.uk
Tel: 01786-467645
AAC Research Unit, Dept. of Psychology, University of Stirling, STIRLING, FK9 4LA.
Talking Mats was originally developed by The AAC (Alternative and Augmentative Communication) Research Unit to support people with communication impairment. Since its original conception, additional research has taken place and now it is an established communication tool, which uses a mat with pictures symbols attached as the basis for communication. It is designed to help people with communication difficulties to think about issues discussed with them, and provide them with a way to effectively express their opinions.
Age UK
www.ageuk.org.uk
Tel: 0800 169 6565
Help the Aged and Age Concern have merged to form Age UK. It campaigns for change in government policy, undertakes research into the needs of older people and provides local services in communities across the UK and overseas.
Continence Foundation
www.continence.foundation.dial.pipex.com
Tel: 020 7404 6875
307 Hatton Square, 16 Baldwins Gardens, London, EC1N 7RJ
The Continence foundation helps: People who have any problem with their bladder or bowels. The professionals who provide services. People who want services to improve. Helpline Phone: 0845 345 0165 Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 1:00 pm
