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Information For Carers
- Are you looking after someone who has had a stroke?
- Stroke: a carer's guide
- Stroke4Carers
- Other useful contacts
Are you looking after someone who has had a stroke?
You may not think of yourself as a 'carer' but if you are a partner, relative or friend of someone who has had a stroke, and involved in their care this term applies to you.
- Caring for someone after a stroke is a serious undertaking.
- Carers, whatever your age or circumstances, need information, practical help and support in your own right.
- Your encouragement and support, combined with the right professional guidance, can make a big difference to the person you care for.
For many people, there are 3 particularly difficult times
- The onset of the stroke and its immediate aftermath
- Discharge from hospital and adjusting to life at home
- The end of the hospital and rehabilitation support: when you can feel unsupported and isolated
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Stroke: a carer's guide
Our booklet 'Stroke: a carer's guide' can be downloaded (See 'Related documents' on the right-hand side of this page) or you can order a copy online. Topics covered in our booklet include:
- Who is a carer?
- Emotional effects on the family
- You are not alone
- Warning signs of another stroke
- Assessments and money
- Becoming a carer
- Coping with physical needs
- Coping with emotional needs
- Roles and relationships
- Looking after yourself
- Work together towards a positive future
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Stroke4Carers
Stroke4Carers is an interactive website for unpaid stroke carers, family and friends of anyone affected by stroke illness.
It aims to give you free online advice, information and support whenever or wherever you need it. Practical tips, film clips and interactive pages give information which is easy to understand.
It has been developed by Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, The National Advisory Committee for Stroke, The University of Edinburgh Learning Technology Section and The Big Lottery Fund Scotland.
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Other useful contacts
- Call the CHSS Advice Line nurses on 0845 077 6000
- Carers Scotland
- Princess Royal Trust For Carers
- Help from social services see: where to get help
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