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Stroke Links
The General Links page has links which are relevant to chest heart and stroke illnesses. This page has links which are specific to stroke illness.
Tip: Links are listed alphabetically. You can search for a specific topic using Ctrl + F keys on your keyboard.
A
Aphasia Help
Accessible website designed for people with aphasia.
Aphasia Now
People with aphasia helping each other to become independent, communicate with other aphasic people and overcome aphasia together.
Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice
Helps you find a speech and language therapist working in private practice.
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B
Blood Pressure Association (BPA)
Brain And Spine Foundation
Provides information about Subarachnoid Haemorrhage and other neurological conditions.
Brain And Spinal Injury Centre (B.A.S.I.C.)
A specialist resource for people and their families in crisis following a traumatic brain injury or neurological diagnosis. Services include a national helpline.
British Hypertension Society
Professional forum for those working in the area. Publishes hypertension guidelines.
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C
Communication Forum Scotland
An informal alliance of organisations representing people of all ages with varied communication support needs.
Connect
National charity which provides resources, training and support for people with aphasia.
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D
Different Strokes
National charity set up by young stroke survivors for young stroke survivors. It provides information, support and exercise opportunities, a telephone service and counselling.
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E
Epilepsy Scotland
Provides information, counselling, support and advice including 'A Guide To Epilepsy'.
European Stroke Organisation (ESO)
European society of stroke researchers, national and regional stroke societies and lay people organisations.
Exercise After Stroke
Project which is looking into exercise after stroke. Assessing what services are currently provided and developing best practice guidelines.
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Headway–The UK Brain Injury Association
Promotes understanding of all aspects of head injury and provides information, support and services to people who have had a head injury, their families and carers.
Heart UK
Raises awareness about the risks of high cholesterol, lobby's for better detection of those at risk, funds research into improved treatment and supports health professional training.
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The National Advisory Committee On Stroke
The National Advisory Committee on Stroke has been appointed to monitor implementation of the recommendations on stroke contained in the CHD and Stroke Strategy for Scotland, and to advise the Scottish Executive on all matters relating to Stroke Services.
The Neurological Alliance of Scotland
The Neurological Alliance of Scotland was launched in 2004. Their vision is that people living with neurological conditions will have access to the best care possible, have control over their lives and be able to live free from ignorance and injustice.
NHS Research Scotland Scottish Stroke Research Network
NIMAST
Northern Ireland Multi Disciplinary Association For Stroke Teams.
Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke Association (NICHSA)
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P
Patients On Intravenous And Naso–Gastric Nutrition Therapy (PINNT)
Charity that offers support for people receiving parenteral or enteral nutrition therapy.
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Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB Scotland)
Provides a wide range of specialised information and services for partially sighted and blind people.
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Scottish Stroke Care Audit Website
Scottish Audit of Intracranial Vascular Malformations
(SAIVMs)
SAIVMs is a national clinical audit which evaluates health services for patients with Intracranial Vascular Malformations (IVMs).
Speakability
UK charity that is dedicated to helping aphasic individuals to rebuild communication through information services, self help,
groups and training.
Stroke Information Plus
Information for stroke survivors, their carers and families, and interested members of the public. Linked to the NHS E–Library.
Stroke Talk Survivors
A website where stroke survivors can share their experiences.
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UK Stroke Forum
Coalition of organisations committed to improving stroke care in the UK.
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Visibility
The new name for Glasgow and West of Scotland Society for the Blind.
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When Grandpa Comes Home
An online story about stroke for children.
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