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About Stroke Self-help Support Local Information Useful Websites
The following pages provide links to information on stroke. These are rated as good quality.
NHS Website - provide information about stroke -its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, recovery and prevention and also information about Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA), anticoagulants, warfarin
Patient UK – Information leaflets on stroke, preventing cardiovascular disease; Aspirin to prevent blood clots, Stroke video
Stroke Association - provides information about stroke and published several booklets, Coronavirus information
Different Strokes - Provides stroke information and information packs to download.
NICE: An independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health. Information is available for patients on the following:
Early assessment and treatment of people who have had a stroke or Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA):
http://www.nice.org.uk/nicemedia/pdf/CG68PublicInfo.pdf
See also Stroke Library
Other Language Leaflets
From NHS website (Pre NHS Choices) -Stroke (*please note information last updated in 2008)
Stroke Association - provides Stroke services in London area
Separate pages on brain and nerve disorders, Blood disorders , Older people's support , Carer support
Around Hounslow and Isleworth
Stroke Ex-Patient Meeting: Open to all stroke patients their families and friends.1st Monday of every month from 2pm - 4pm.
Contact: Ahlam Wynne, Stroke Specialist nurse, Stroke Unit, Kew Ward. WMUH. Tel: 0208 560 2121.
Hounslow Stroke Club: Open to all who had stroke. Social club, outings, lunches, advice and information. Every Tuesday 10 -12pm. Contact: 87 Brabazon Road, Heston, TW5 9LL. Tel:020 8897 0723
Hounslow Community Recovery Service : The service supports independence by providing rehabilitation and reablement after an acute illness, injury or change in life circumstances.Tel: 0203 771 6200. email: hounslow.crs@nhs.net
Brentford Stroke Club- St Paul's: General stroke club. Every Wednesday 10.30- 12.30pm. Contact: Betty Morgan. Tel: 020 8230 5701.
Integrated Neurological Services: Provides ongoing rehabilitation and support to people with Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis and Strokes and their families through self-help therapy groups and home visits led by experienced, qualified therapy staff.
Contact: 82 Hampton Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QS, Tel: 020 8755 4000, e-mail: admin@ins.org.uk
The Hounslow Carers Outreach, Support and training Service: Offers ongoing support for unpaid carers in Hounslow.
Contact Tel: 020 8755 4000. email: carers@ins.org.uk
Hounslow Care Navigation Service: It is a new service, where you are allocated an experienced advisor who will help you and your family through the health and social care system.
Contact Tel: 020 8755 4000. email: navigator@ins.org.uk
Different Strokes: London West (Hounslow) Exercise Group- Exercise, social group and support for stroke patients specially younger people who had stroke. Every Saturday. 1.30 - 3.30pm. Contact: Vijay Raj Patel, Tel: 07970643087, email: londonwest@differentstrokes.co.uk. The Heart of Hounslow, 92 Bath Road. Hounslow, TW3 3EL
The Stroke Association - Information Advice and Support Service: Information on prevention of stroke; information to stroke survivors, carers and family members. provide practical advice, essential information and emotional support.
Contact: Helpline: 0303 3033 100. email helpline@stroke.org.uk.
Upbeat Heart Support Group: Information Desk at West Mid Hospital
This is situated in the atrium opposite the main reception desk and is staffed every Tuesday and Wednesday by volunteers with free advice and literature available
Contact: Ron Grant on 020 8560 1981 or Stephen Hamilton on 020 8255 1425.
Moving on : Life after stroke support groups, outings, entertainment, exercise. Contact: Gill Ritchie. tel: 020 8979 5877. email: strokeinfo@aol.com. ROethampton, Hampton Hill, Richmond, Twickenham.
DisabledGo - DisabledGo in partnership with Hounslow Council provides online access guide to over 1000 venues around Hounslow. email: hello@AccessAble.co.uk
MY WORD: Aphasia specialist group in Hounslow. Entertainment, support, information. Every Thursday 10am -12pm.
Contact: Pam Kokri, Kinga Scales. Tel: 020 630 3626.
London
Different Strokes - Central regional coordinator, Jeffy Wong .Tel:020-7924-9775.email: jeffy@differentstrokes.co.uk
Middlesex Contact: Gerrie Norcross. Tel:020-8361-0247. email:middlesex@differentstrokes.co.uk
Speakability: Speakability is the national charity for people living with aphasia -- a loss of communication skills caused by stroke, head injury or other neurological damage. The charity runs a network of support groups and a freephone information service.
Contact: Helpline: 080 8808 9572 Tel: 020 7261 9572. email: speakability@speakability.org.uk
St. Paul’s Centre: A number of community groups run from the centre including keep fit, Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Beavers, Cubs, Toy Library, Age-Concern, indoor-bowling, Stroke Club.
Contact: St Paul’s Road, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 0PN.Tel: 020 8568 7442. email: office@stpaulscentre.org.uk
The Stroke Association: The Stroke Association is a charity solely concerned with stroke. We provide support to people who have had strokes, their families and carers.
Contact: Stroke House, 240 City Road, London. EC1V 2PR. Helpline:0845 30 33 100 Tel:020 7566
0300.mail: info@stroke.org.uk
Disability Rights UK: Produce high quality information products and services developed by and for disabled people. Contact: 12 City Forum,250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel 020 7250 3222. email: enquiries@disabilityrightsum.org
London Borough of Hounslow Libraries -
Information can be found at your local public library. Other Local information can be found at London Borough of Hounslow Health and Social Care
See also Stroke Library, Brain and nerve disorders in general, Carer support , Disability support , Older people's support
British Brain and Spine Foundation
Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland
Healthtalkonline: real stories
Go to Stroke Information Point
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