Need help rebuilding life after a stroke in Newham?
This service is for stroke survivors, families and carers in Newham, including people registered with a Newham GP. It offers personalised support to understand your needs, plan recovery goals and connect you with the right help after a stroke.
- Develop a personalised Stroke Recovery Plan around what matters to you
- Get support with physical health, secondary prevention, emotional wellbeing and carer needs
- Practical help with daily living, hospital appointments, equipment and living independently at home
- Support to reduce social isolation and find community support
- Post-stroke reviews to identify new needs and share concerns with your GP where needed
Cost: Free
How to access: Request a referral through Joy.
Service statistics
77%
of referrals accepted
Service access criteria:
To live in the borough of Newham or have a registered GP in the borough.
Categories:
Advocacy
Leaving hospital
Managing a long-term health condition
Mental health
Services for older people
Social prescribing
Additional needs catered for:
Vision impairment friendly
Hearing impairment friendly
Wheelchair accessible
Learning difficulty friendly
Physical disability friendly
Takes place in the client’s home
Non English speaking friendly
Waiting list (weeks):
0
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