Useful Websites

If you would like to suggest a link to be added to the collection, please click the "Contact Us" menu option above.

The Clarke Lister Brain Haemorrhage Foundation
A charity supporting those affected directly and indirectly by Brain Haemorrhage, actively promoting activities which prevent Brain Haemorrhage and promoting research into the causes, treatment and effects of Brain Haemorrhage.

The Val Hennessy Trust
A charity founded to provide information, support and advice to individuals and their carers who have been affected by the condition of Brain Aneurysm.

Strokewatch
A local stroke survivors website based in Kingston-upon-Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire.

ACAS
Help and information regarding employment issues.

Brain & Spine Foundation
Organisation providing information and a helpline.

Depression Alliance
The leading charity for helping people with depression.

Different Strokes
A registered charity providing a unique, free service to younger stroke survivors throughout the United Kingdom.

DVLA
View drivers information about medical conditions, driving licences, learning to drive, entitlement to drive, endorsements/disqualifications, driving abroad and what to do when you have changed your address and/or name.

Epilepsy.org.uk
Epilepsy Action aims to improve the quality of life and promote the interests of people living with epilepsy.

Headway
Information and support for individuals with brain injury.

http://patient.info/
Comprehensive, free, up-to-date health information as provided by GPs to patients during consultations.

Same You

Emilia Clarke survived two life threatening brain haemorrhages while working on Game of Thrones. 

Emilia decided to share her story and start SameYou to increase awareness that 1 in 3 people will be affected by brain injury and of the gap between the need and the lack of recovery care.

Samaritans
Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.

Smile4Rich
This is a charity linked with Wessex Neuro....please take a minute to have a look at their good work and read the Story about Richard, who unfortunately didn't survive his SAH.

The Stroke Association

NHS Choices
Website to help you make choices about your health, from lifestyle decisions about things like smoking, drinking and exercise, through to the practical aspects of finding and using NHS services when you need them.