Self-Management Support for people after stroke and their families
Welcome
People who had a stroke, their family members and professionals in stroke rehabilitation share their experiences and advice to give you hope, confidence and strategies to live the life you want.
This platform was developed in partnership between the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland and the social enterprise Bridges Self-Management, which is an expert in evidence-based approaches to co-production and self-management support.
For patients
If you are someone who had a stroke, you can read other patient stories, experiences and advice to get confidence, hope and strategies to live the life you want.
Patient stories
Read and listen to stories from people who had a stroke.
Abdul, 42 years old
He had a stroke one year ago. He is gradually getting back to his service management job.
Chris, 64 years old
She is a former personal assistant. Her stroke was 18 years ago. She enjoys driving, gardening and going on holidays.
Elsie, 82 years old
She had two strokes in six months whihc severly affected her left arm. Elsie likes to keep active and her husband Billie supports her.Patient advice
Read and listen to top tips from different people who had a stroke.
- Topic 1: Get my life back
- Topic 2: socialise again
- Topic 3: Manage speaking, reading and writing
- Topic 4: Manage tiredness
- Topic 5: Manage concentration and memory
- Topic 6: Deal with low mood
- Topic 7: Deal with anxiety about my recovery and future
- Topic 8: Deal with fear of another stroke
- Topic 9: Work with health professionals
- Topic 10: Get back to work
Small Steps Guide
download small steps guide pdfFor family and friends
If you are a family member or carer, you can read and listen to stories and advice of people that have cared for a person who had a stroke to learn how to help this person and take care of yourself.
Family stories
Read or listen to stories from people who have cared for a person who had a stroke.
Family advice
Read or listen to stories from people who have cared for a person who had a stroke.