Stroke Care Services
Approximately 150,000 people will have a stroke in the UK each year.
We understand life after a stroke can be difficult and worrying. People tell us that they often feel very exhausted, tired and fatigued and often have headaches and other pains. Some people have difficulty swallowing and their mobility may be affected. We have worked with many people after a stroke planning rehabilitation / reablement assistance and helping them regain lost independence.
What is a stroke?
A stroke is a sudden absence of blood supply to a part of the brain.This can be caused by a blood clot blocking the supply of blood to a part of the brain, or by a blood vessel rupturing and bleeding into the brain.
Without blood the affected brain area is quickly starved of oxygen and can no longer work properly.
The part of the brain affected and the severity of the stroke depends on where the blockage or bleed was and how big it was.
Common difficulties
Some challenges faced by people after a stroke:
- Tiredness and fatigue
- Pain and headaches
- Difficulty with swallowing
- Vision problems
- Mobility problems
- Emotional changes
- Thinking and saying the right words (Aphasia)
- Continence issues
It is very important to work on areas that have been affected every day and not worry about housework. You need all your energy to get as well as you can.
Our experience
We have found many people continue to gain independence skills following Occupational Therapy Programmes long after ‘formal’ health intervention has ceased.
Don’t Give Up!
Our aim is to help you to...
- Remain at home
- Become more confident and self-reliant and need less support
- Be safe and confident so you can do the things you enjoy
Independence rehabilitation
Our management team includes Occupational Therapists and nurses. We ensure all our staff are skilled and can follow rehabilitation / reablement programmes to help you back to independence.
Our managers will regularly review your progress and change activities when required and as you become more able.
Some people have difficulty with communication after a stroke and this can be very frustrating. Our staff will use a range of different communication methods and tools to help you express yourself and assist with your speech therapy.
How we can help
Some of the services we provide include:
- Rehabilitation / reablement support planning focused on your specific needs.
- Practical tasks such as shopping, laundry and housework so you can use your energy on your reablement exercises with your carer.
- Provide nutritious meals and help you eat and drink.
- A night call to settle you safely and comfortably into bed.
- Helping you to go out and continue activities you enjoy to support your emotional and mental wellbeing.
Environment support services
We also help you to obtain daily living equipment and recommend adaptations to your home.
- Specify and arrange major adaptations to your home to enable you to access the shower with less difficulty.
- Assist with getting upstairs without moving house.
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