the Stroke Carer's Companion: Complete UK Guide for Families: From First Days to Life After

When someone you love has a stroke, life changes overnight.A stroke can turn family life upside down in an instant, leaving you to face hospitals, therapies, benefits and an uncertain future, often with little warning and less support.The Stroke Carer's Companion is a calm, practical guide for the families and friends who step in to care. Written in plain English for readers across the UK, it walks you through the whole journey, from the first days on the stroke unit to life over the longer term.Inside you'll find clear, up-to-date guidance on: - The first days, the stroke unit and coming home- Rehabilitation, communication and aphasia, and daily life at home- Making the home safe, and the equipment that helps- Power of Attorney, the benefits you may be missing, and paying for care- NHS Continuing Healthcare and the care system explained- Looking after yourself, and life after strokeHonest, reassuring and easy to dip into, with current 2026/27 figures and guidance for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, it is the companion to keep close from the very first days to life after stroke.