Carers

 

Further Information:

Carers may have many questions and may require information about a whole range of issues related to life after stroke

• They may need to be referred to their GP or to local Adult Service Departments for further information
• There is lots of useful information through the Stroke Association at www.stroke.org.uk
• The Stroke Association also has a Helpline - 0303 3033 100 - which is available 09.00-17.00, Monday to Friday

 

Useful References:

• Rigby, H., Gubitz, G., & Phillips, S. (2009) A systematic review of caregiver burden following stroke. International Journal of Stroke, 4, 285–292.
• Smith, J., Forster, A., House, A., Knapp, P., Wright, J.J., Young, J. (2008) Information provision for stroke patients and their caregivers. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD001919. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001919.pub2.