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Finances, benefits and advice
It may be useful to sign-post patients and their families to services that can provide information and advice on issues such as finances, welfare benefits, housing and paying for care. (It is important to note that services may vary between different areas).
Below are just a couple examples of useful websites and telephone numbers:
- The Stroke Association provide a range of services, advice and support. Go to http://www.stroke.org.uk/home or call the Stroke Association helpline on Tel. 0303 3033 100.
- The Stroke Association also provide a leaflet on benefits and financial assistance after stroke. Go to http://www.stroke.org.uk/sites/default/files/R01%20Benefits%20and%20financial%20assistance.pdf
- Benefit Enquiry Line Tel 0800 882 200 or at http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/DG_10011165