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Stroke Information

CHSS is here to help you if you (or someone you know) has had a stroke.

This section provides information about:

• What a stroke is and how it can affect you
• What to expect in the recovery process
• Coming to terms with and living with a stroke
• How to reduce your risk of a stroke
• Where to get help
• Caring for someone who has had a stroke

How CHSS can help you

• You can talk, in confidence, to one of our Advice Line nurses
• You can order / download health information resources: including booklets, factsheets, aphasia–friendly and children's resources
• You can get support in the community through our Volunteer Stroke Service, Affiliated Stroke Groups, Stroke Nurses and Young Stroke Support Worker
• You can join Stroke Chat Scotland: our virtual stroke community

Find out how CHSS helped Amy after her stroke.

Can't find what you are looking for?

• Try using the search button on the top right–hand side of the webpage
• Call our Advice Line nurses on 0845 077 6000 for more information about how we can help you
• Contact us at Head Office on 0131 225 6963

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