National support
- Stroke Scotland
- Marie Curie
- Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland – Scotland’s largest health charity working to help people with chest, heart and stroke conditions live life to the full.
- Stroke Association – The Stroke Association supports people to rebuild their lives after stroke.
- Different Strokes – Different Strokes promotes independent stroke recovery, so younger stroke survivors can reclaim their lives.
Caring for a loved one who has suffered a stroke can be an overwhelming and emotional journey.
This resource offers guidance, support, and practical advice for families navigating this difficult time, helping you care for your loved one while also looking after your own well-being.
Local support
Public information and bereavement support
- At a Loss – Bereavement support
- Pushing Up the Daisies – Practical and legal grief support
- Shelter
- Relationships Scotland – Phone 0345 1192020
- Citizens Advice Scotland
- Support around Death | NHS Education for Scotland
- After Death | Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief
- Advance Care Planning | Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief
- Suicide Bereavement Support Service | Penumbra
For further bereavement support, please contact:
Financial support and services
- North Ayrshire Money Matters
Phone: 01294 310456 / 01294 310000
Email: moneymatters@north-ayrshire.gcsx.gov.uk - South Ayrshire Information and Advice Hub
Phone: 0300 1230900
Email: informationandadvicehub@south-ayrshire.gov.uk - East Ayrshire Money Advice
Phone: 0800 3897750 / 01563 554400
Email: macmillan@east-ayrshire.gov.uk - Scottish Welfare Fund
- Citizens Advice Bureau
Phone: 0800 0857145 / 0800 0281456 - Money Talk Team
Phone: 08000 0857145 - Digital Advice Hub
Phone: 0808 8009060
Email: info@advice.scot
Public health information
- Health Information and Resources Service (HIRS) | NHS Ayrshire & Arran
- Better Health Hub | NHS Ayrshire & Arran
- Stop Smoking | NHS Ayrshire & Arran
- Physical Activity | NHS Ayrshire & Arran
- Nutrition and Diet | NHS Ayrshire & Arran
- End of Life Care | NHS Ayrshire & Arran
- Compassion in Dying – Phone: 0800 999 2434
- Dying Matters | Hospice UK