- The Stroke Association - Provides information for patients and carers. Funds research. Leaflets can be ordered but are not available online.
- NICHSA - Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke Association. Contains stroke and healthy living information along with details of fundraising activities.
- Ireland Multidisciplinary Association for Stroke Teams - Contains information on stroke for patients including questions and answers, medical glossary and diet advice.
- Cerebellar Stroke Survivors. - Site maintained by cerebellar stroke survivor. Information relevant to all stroke patients, glossary, personal stories and discussion board.
- Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland CHSS - Medical charity involved in research, provision of advice and information, and support in the community. Site contains details of charity's activities.
- Terri's Website - Patients personal experience of 5 years of recovery from a stroke.
- Different Strokes - A Charity set up by younger stroke survivors for younger stroke survivors (below retirement age). Includes practical information, regional support groups, newsletters, message board and survivors stories.
- Stroke - NHS Direct - Detailed patient orientated information on the causes, symptoms and treatment of strokes.
- InterAct - A Live Reading Service For Stroke Patients. - Provides a professional, live, interactive reading service for stroke patients in hospitals and stroke clubs.
- Physiotherapy For Strokes - Information on the role of physiotherapy in the treatment of strokes. How to access specialist physiotherapists.
- HemiHelp - Info & Support for Children with Hemiplegia - Registered charity providing information and support for children and young people with hemiplegia. Site contains newsletters, helpline, email support service, message board, practical information leaflets and details of workshops.
- Stroke in children factsheets - Detailed series of questions and answers for patients and carers from Great Ormond Street Hospital.
- Stroke Information Blog - A blog about the experience of life after a stroke, includes information, resources and survival tips.
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