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How to help my recovery

Have a look at the section below to find resources and information about your specific need to help with your recovery.

Fatigue

  • Stroke Association: Post-stroke fatigue and tiredness

Communication

  • Aphasia
  • Cognitive Communication Disorder
  • Dysarthria
  • Dementia communication advice

Swallowing

  • Swallowing problems (Dysphagia)
  • Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust: Outpatient videofluoroscopy (or a video swallow) (Accessible information (easy read and aphasia friendly) videofluoroscopy leaflet)
  • Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust: Videofluoroscopy also known as a video swallow

Secondary prevention

  • Stroke Association: Eat a healthy diet
  • Stroke Association: Stop smoking
  • Stroke Association: Blood-thinning medication and stroke
  • Stroke Association: Risk factors
  • Stroke Association: Cholesterol and stroke
  • Stroke Association: Alcohol and Stroke

Getting active after a stroke

  • Active Leeds: Leeds Encouraging Activity in People (L.E.A.P)
  • Stroke Association: Getting active after a stroke

Best apps for stroke patients

  • MyTherappy: Best apps for stroke patients (Free NHS guide)

Self management

  • NHS: Better Health
  • Self Help 4 Stroke: Self management website for people who have had a stroke

Contact us

  • Phone: 0113 843 2911
  • Email: lcht.community.stroketeam@nhs.net
  • Address: Community Neurological Rehabilitation Service, St Mary’s Hospital, Green Hill Road, Leeds LS12 3QE

The service works 7 days a week, available weekends and bank holidays.

Relay UK free support to help deaf people and those who have hearing loss or have a speech impairment to communicate over the phone.

Contact us

  • Phone: 0113 843 2911
  • Email: lcht.community.stroketeam@nhs.net
  • Address: Community Neurological Rehabilitation Service, St Mary’s Hospital, Green Hill Road, Leeds LS12 3QE

The service works 7 days a week, available weekends and bank holidays.

Relay UK free support to help deaf people and those who have hearing loss or have a speech impairment to communicate over the phone.

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