Expert Resources: stroke


These are the items that relate to stroke found on the AbilityNet website. They may be factsheets, webinars, news stories, blog posts or reports.

  • How you can adapt technology if you've had a stroke

    Sarah Botterill | 28 Oct 2019
    World Stroke Day is 29 October 2019. AbilityNet information and support can help stroke survivors adapt their technology following an ischaemic attack.Around every five minutes someone suffers a stroke in the UK, according to the Stroke Association.

  • AbilityNet joins stroke conference

    Alex.Barker | 28 Oct 2019
    According to the Stroke Association, there are 1.2 million Stroke Survivors in the UK. AbilityNet have been lucky enough to attend events and meet people who have living lives after stroke.

  • Summer time and now reading is even easier

    Alex.Barker | 30 Jul 2018
    There are many ways to enjoy reading a book this summer. You can read books anywhere; on your commute, on your lunch hour or even on the beach. Find out how technology can allow you to experience the joy of reading, even if it's not following the conventional way you 'read' the book. 

  • Communication Aids

    Alex.Barker | 12 Jun 2018
    Communication problems affect an estimated 2.2 million people.  This includes people with aphasia, autism, cerebral palsy, dementia, head trauma, learning difficulties, motor neurone disease (MND), Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s and stroke. People with these conditions may have difficulty...

  • Stroke and Computing

    Andrew.Manson | 12 Apr 2018
    Each year in the UK, around 150,000 people have a stroke. Most of these strokes are caused by a blockage cutting off the blood supply to part of the brain, but they can also be caused by bleeding in or around the brain. Without blood, brain cells become damaged or die. Depending on where it...

  • Using a computer after a brain injury

    Alex.Barker | 08 Mar 2018
    Between March 12 and 18,  it is brain awareness week.  The week is part of the global campaign to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research.

  • How changing the settings on your iPad and iPhone can help people with tremors and other dexterity difficulties

    Robin.Christopherson | 13 Jan 2017
    The latest version of the software that powers iPads and iPhones - iOS 10 - includes significant improvements for people with tremors or other dexterity issues that will take their access to a whole new level.

  • “My computers and tech are now a useable tool, rather than a mish-mash of equipment,” says Jannette, who had a stroke aged 24

    Claudia.Cahalane | 28 May 2016
    Jannette Connell was 24-year-old when she suffered a stroke, leaving her with mobility and memory difficulties, along with severely impaired sight. After years of struggling with computer equipment, AbilitNet's It Can Help volunteer service has been able to get her tech working for her.

  • Reducing workplace stress after a stroke

    Mark Walker | 13 Nov 2015
    Alex is in his 40s leads business development at a major law firm who uses all sorts of technology to make sure his life runs smoothly. What many of his colleagues and clients don't realise is that three years ago he suffered a minor stroke.

  • Surviving a stroke and learning to type again...

    Alex.Barker | 27 May 2015
    It's Stroke Awareness Month so we're looking at how can stroke survivors use computers.