Health and Adult Social Care
The befrienders offer help and support to the many people living with stroke in Brighton and Hove. This valuable service offers those with communication difficulties after stroke the chance to communicate with someone who understands what they are going through, and has been trained to do so.
A national charity providing support to mothers suffering from post-natal illness.
A local support service to women with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, self-harm, post-traumatic stress, chronic low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts, parenting issues, birth trauma and perinatal depression.
A local online resource provides useful information to families about what's going on in the area.
The local branch of Epilepsy Action that offers support and advice for local people with epilepsy, their friends, families and the professionals who work with them.
A national charity that supports and promotes basic and clinical scientific research into the causes, treatments and prevention of epilepsy.
A national epilepsy medical charity working for everyone affected by epilepsy, through their research, awareness campaigns and expert care.
A local social club providing outings, exercise and the opportunity to meet others who have been affected by stroke. You'll also be able to share your experiences and tips for dealing with stroke.
A local stroke group for people to meet others who have been affected by stroke. You'll be able to share your experiences and tips for dealing with stroke, as well as enjoy a range of activities.
A national charity that works to improve life after brain injury. Through their network of more than 125 groups and branches across the UK, they aim to promote understanding of all aspects of brain injury to survivors, their families and carers.
A national charity dedicated to supporting stroke recovery by using professional actors to deliver a live and interactive reading service to people who have had a stroke in hospitals and at stroke clubs.
Life After Stroke Services, run by the Stroke Association, are designed to provide the right support at the right time to ensure every stroke survivor makes the best possible recovery. They currently offer a range of services covering the whole stroke pathway through theStroke Recovery Service and individual service elements.