About Stroke

If you, a friend, or a member of the family has had a stroke you may want to find out more about the condition, The Stroke Association provides reliable information on all aspects of stroke. Some are shown below.

What is a stroke?

How can I recognize if someone has had a stroke?

What is a Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)?

What should you do if you suspect that you or someone else has a stroke?

How does a stroke affect a person?

What causes a stroke?

How can strokes be prevented?

You can find more links to wider stroke-related resources on the Stroke-in-Stoke Patient Information page.