There is no one way to ensure recovery, but we have found that other survivors are a good source of sensible advice. The best medicine to help you get going after your stroke is the hope of recovery. You will notice improvements in what you can do for months, even years, after your stroke.

Our Peer Support Service has been designed to provide tailored care and advice to help you recover from the trauma of surviving a Stroke. More information is available in our Peer Support Section.

Use this time to take stock of your life. How quickly you feel yourself improving will depend on many things – including how severe the stroke was and how old you are.

At first you may be aware of any physical problems, such as one-sided paralysis (hemiplegia), speech and communication difficulties, or reduced visual field (how much you can see). You may notice other changes such as emotion, difficulties with concentration and memory, tiredness, talking, laughing or crying for no reason.

Therapists and health workers can work with you to improve recovery and reduce the risk of stroke. You can ask each person to write what they’ll be doing, and what you can expect. Be honest about how much you are following advice.  

Remember – you are the person who must put in the effort. Therapists can support you, but the motivation must be yours.


Think Ahead Community Stroke Group   Tel: 01942 824 888