Having a stroke can be a real shock. You may have lots of questions about what has happened. Our Stroke Support Pack has information to support you.
Our information can help you understand what a stroke is, how it might affect you and where to find any support you need for your recovery. There is also information for family members, friends and carers.
The information guides in the Stroke Support Pack are available in the following formats:
Printed copies
Hospitals and health care professionals can order printed packs on our online shop.
Large text Microsoft Word files
This is a Word version of the guides in a larger font. You can download these files and increase the text to the size you need, or print them.
- Download the After Your Stroke guide - accessible version for stroke survivors
- Download the Supporting Someone After A Stroke guide - accessible version for family members, friends and carers.
Accessible Stroke Support Pack
These are picture-led guides, created with people with aphasia. Ask your hospital team for a copy or you can receive a pack by post or email from our order page. These guides have information about stroke and recovery. They are also known as the Communication Support Pack.
Audio
If you would like a CD or MP3 version with an audio recording of the guides, email feedback@stroke.org.uk
Braille
For a braille version, email feedback@stroke.org.uk
British Sign Language videos
We now have a series of British Sign Language videos that cover the information in the two guides.
You can find these on our YouTube channel on the playlists: After your stroke and Supporting someone after a stroke.
After your stroke
A series of videos created for stroke survivors and performed in British Sign Language. There are videos explaining stroke, its effects, and life after stroke.
Supporting someone after a stroke
A series of videos created for carers and people supporting someone after a stroke. All videos are performed in British Sign Language explaining stroke, its effects, and life after stroke.