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Stroke Association, The

For local services: The Stroke Association Regional Centre, Lark House, 117 Eastgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1YQ, Phone: 01284 760006.

The Stroke Association is the only national charity dealing with stroke in people of all ages. They offer a one off welfare grant for which an application must be made by a professional, sucg as, a GP, social worker or physiotherapist. The association's: Stroke Information Service provides timely, accurate and personalised information. The service is delivered through a dedicated helpline, including a multilingual service, emails and letters.

The Stroke Association also:

* Produces a free quarterly magazine, Stroke News, six core leaflets, 40 factsheets and a number of resource sheets covering the many unique aspects of stroke. These can all be downloaded free of charge for the information section of the Stroke Association website.

* Encourages the formation of stroke clubs of which there are currently around 500.

* Organises help from a Communication Support Officer who offer a rehabilition service for people who have lost the power of speech due to a stroke.

* Provides Family and Carers Support Organisers who help to prepare families for the challenge of life after a stroke.

Registered charity number 211015