Results for Stroke information and support in Netton

A stroke often affects a person’s ability to speak, understand what people are saying, and read and write. This difficulty in using language is called dysphasia (or aphasia). Our Communication Support Co-ordinators work with people who have had a stroke and their families on aspects of communicat...

This is a home visiting service. Our Co-ordinator will talk to everybody in the household to help them understand the physical and psychological effects of a stroke. The Co-ordinator will also give practical advice on caring for the person at home, and put the family in touch with other organisat...

A stroke often affects a person’s ability to speak, understand what people are saying, and read and write. This difficulty in using language is called dysphasia (or aphasia). Our Communication Support Co-ordinators work with people who have had a stroke and their families on aspects of communicat...

If you have had a stroke or mini-stroke (also known as a Transient Ischaemic Attack or TIA), this service is here to help you. Our co-ordinator will work with you to plan realistic lifestyle changes – such as giving up smoking, taking gentle exercise, adapting your diet or reducing salt - that w...