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Stroke Services Links
This section provides you with links to external sites with reference to stroke services.
Ability Net
Computer and technology support for people with disabilities.
www.abilitynet.org.uk
Age Concern
Information, services, publications and campaigning for older people.
www.ace.org.uk
Aphasia Help
Accessible information about aphasia written for people with aphasia.
www.aphasiahelp.org
Aphasia Now
'Aphasia-friendly' forum for the aphasic community.
www.aphasianow.org
Association of Disabled Professionals
Advice, support, resources and information for disabled professionals.
www.adp.org.uk
Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice
How to find a private Speech and Language Therapist.
www.asltip.co.uk
Big Print
Weekly newspaper in big print (national and international news) affiliated to RNIB. RNIB gives practical support and information to anyone with a sight problem.
www.big-print.co.uk
The Big TV Guide
Your TV guide in large print
www.bigtvguide.co.uk
Blood Pressure Association
Information and advice about hypertension (high blood pressure)
www.bpassoc.org.uk
Brain and Spine Foundation
Provides information, education and research activities.
www.brainandspine.org.uk
British Acupuncture Council
Provides information and practitioner search
www.acupuncture.org.uk
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Information about counselling and psychotherapy.
www.bacp.co.uk
British Association of Stroke Physicians
Promotion of advancement of stroke medicine within Great Britain.
www.basp.ac.uk
British Council of Disabled People
News, campaigning, information for disabled people.
www.bcodp.org.uk
British Heart Foundation
Information and advice about fighting heart and circulatory disease
www.bhf.org.uk
The British Hypertension Society
Information for health professionals
www.bhsoc.org.uk
British Red Cross
Medical Loan Services
www.redcross.org.uk
Carers UK
Providing information, support and campaigning for carers in the UK.
www.carersuk.org.uk
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Professional body for physiotherapists. Help with finding a physiotherapist.
www.csp.org.uk
Chest, Heart and Stroke Association Scotland
Information for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness.
www.chss.org.uk
Cinnamon Trust
Charitable organisation for elderly and terminally ill people. They may be able to find you pet care if you have to go into hospital
www.cinnamon.org.uk
Citizens Advice Bureaux
Advice guide - The online guide from Citizens Advice Bureau, with help on debt, benefits, employment and much more.
www.adviceguide.org.uk
Connect
Communication Disability Network
www.ukconnect.org
College of Occupational Therapists
Help with finding an occupational therapist.
www.cot.org.uk
Continence Foundation
Information and support for people with bowel and bladder problems and for service providers.
www.continence-foundation.org.uk
Crossroads - Caring for Carers
Home support service for carers.
www.crossroads.org.uk
Cruse Bereavement Care
Offering support if you or someone you know has been affected by death.
www.crusebeareavementcare.org.uk
Department for Work and Pensions (formerly Benefits Agency)
Welfare and employment issues.
www.dwp.gov.uk
Different Strokes
Information, support and advice for young people with stroke.
www.differentstrokes.co.uk
Direct Gov
Widest range of government information and services online.
www.direct.gov.uk
Disability Network
Dedicated to promoting equality for disabled people in the UK.
www.disabilitynetwork.co.uk
Disability Rights Commission
Legal help and advice for disabled people.
www.drc-gb.org
Disability Sport Events
News and information about sport for disabled people.
www.disabilitysport.org.uk
Disabled Drivers Association
Information, campaigning and services for disabled drivers.
www.dda.org.uk
Disabled Living Foundation
Advice and information on equipment for disabled people.
www.dlf.org.uk
Disabled Persons' Railcard
How to get a railcard. Services for disabled rail travellers.
www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk
DVLA Drivers Medical Group
Information for drivers with medical conditions.
www.dvla.gov.uk/drivers/dmed1.htm
Educational Grants Advisory Service (EGAS)
Advice on sources of funding for education.
www.egas-online.org
Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Charity helping disabled people find and retain work.
www.opportunities.org.uk
Epilepsy Action
Information and services for people with seizures and epilepsy.
www.epilepsy.org.uk
Equal Access to Open Learning Programme (EATOL)
Support for people wanting to learn flexibly from home.
www.nec.ac.uk
Food Standards Agency
Information and advice about healthy eating and understanding food labelling.
www.food.gov.uk
Headway
Information, support and services for people with brain injury and their families.
www.headway.org.uk
Help the Aged
Services and information for older people.
www.helptheaged.org.uk
Holiday Care
Information about holidays and respite care for disabled and older people.
www.holidaycare.org
Incontact
Support and information for people with bowel and bladder problems.
www.incontact.org
Independent Living Funds
Financial support for disabled people at home.
www.ilf.org.uk
Interact Reading Service
Provides a professional, live, interactive reading for stroke patients.
www.interactreading.co.uk
Keep Able
Epuipment for disabled people.
www.keepable.co.uk
Listening Books
A charity providing members with audio books by post.
www.listening-books.org.uk
LMCA (Long-term Medical Conditions Alliance)
Umbrella body for national voluntary organisations working to meet the needs of people with long-term health conditions.
www.lmca.org.uk
MAVIS (Mobility Advice and Vehicle Information)
Advice on driving and vehicle adaptations for disabled and older motorists.
www.dft.gov.uk/access/mavis
Mobility Information Service
Information and advice for disabled drivers.
www.mis.org.uk
Motability
Schemes to provide disabled people with safe, reliable and affordable cars, wheelchairs and scooters.
www.motability.co.uk
National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux
Network of centres offering free, confidential and impartial advice.
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
National Association of Funeral Directors
www.nafd.org.uk
National Centre for Epilepsy
Information and services for people with epilepsy.
www.epilepsynse.org.uk
National Disability Arts Forum
Promotes and supports disability arts, locally and nationally.
www.ndaf.org
National Extension College
Flexible learning programmes for people wishing to study at home.
www.nec.ac.uk
New Deal for Disabled People (NDDP)
Information and advice about employment
www.jobbrokersearch.gov.uk
The Neurological Alliance
Charities working together to improve the quality of life of all those in the UK living with a neurological condition.
www.neural.org.uk
NHS Direct
Information and advice about health and health services.
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Office of the Pensions Advisory Service
Information and guidance on pensions and pension problems.
www.opas.org.uk
Open College of the Arts
Arts-based courses for flexible home-based learning.
www.oca-uk.com
Pain Concern UK
Information and support for people living with pain.
www.painconcern.org.uk
Pain Relief Foundation
Research and education about pain and pain management. Information and support for people living with pain.
www.painrelieffoundation.org.uk
The Pain Society
Find out about pain clinics and management programmes.
www.painsociety.org
Patient UK
Health information as provided by UK GPs to patients and carers during consultations
www.patient.co.uk
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers
Information and support for unpaid carers throughout the UK.
www.carers.org.uk
Public Guardianship Office
Financial protection for people who cannot manage their own affairs. Help and advice for families.
www.guardianship.gov.uk
RADAR (Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation).
www.radar.org.uk
Relate
Relationship counselling and therapy .
www.relate.org.uk
Relatives and Residents Association
Help with finding the right care home at the right cost. Advice for families about care homes.
www.relres.org
REMAP
Voluntary organisation providing technical aids for disabled people.
www.remap.org.uk
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Professional organisation for speech and language therapists. Help with finding a therapist.
www.rcslt.org
Skill: the National Bureau for Students with Disabilities
Promotes opportunity in training, education and employment for disabled adults.
www.skill.org.uk
Speakability (used to be called ADA)
Support, information, campaigning and contact for people with aphasia.
www.speakability.org.uk
The Stroke Association
Information, publications, services, research, fundraising and support for people with stroke.
www.stroke.org.uk
Stroke Information Directory
www.stroke-info.com
Stroke Survivors
Information and personal stories from people with stroke.
www.stroke-survivors.co.uk
Strokewatch
Lobbying organisation to improve stroke services. Personal stories from people with stroke.
www.strokesurvivors.co.uk
Talking Books
Audio-recorded books for sale.
www.talkingbooks.co.uk
Talking Newspaper Association
Local and national paper and magazines in audio form.
www.tnauk.org.uk
Tax Aid
Free tax advice to people with financial need.
www.taxaid.org.uk
Tripscope (Transport Information Service for Disabled People)
Advice and information about travel for disabled people.
www.tripscope.org.uk
U Can Do I.T. (formerly WAACIS)
Computer training for blind, deaf and disabled people at home.
www.ucandoit.org.uk
Veterans Agency
Advice and information on war disablement pensions.
www.veteransagency.mod.uk
Vitalise (formerly Winged Fellowship)
Holidays and breaks for disabled people and carers.
www.vitalise.org.uk
Youreable.com (formerly Disability Net)
Information, advice and forums for disabled people.
www.youreable.com
