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Information and Support: Chest, Heart and Stroke

If you, or someone you know, have had or been affected by a heart or lung condition, or a stroke, the following organisations may be able to help.

Stroke Association

The Stroke Association supports stroke survivors and provides information about recognising the early warning signs of stroke and local support services available.

Phone: 0303 303 3100

Different Strokes

Different Strokes provides support to stroke survivors of working age and children, including information on services; benefits and rights; work after stroke.

Phone: 0345 130 7172

British Heart Foundation

The British Heart Foundation provides care, support and a range of information for everyone living with heart disease.

Phone: 0808 802 1234

Myheart

Myheart network offers help, support and information to young people who are coping with a diagnosis of a heart condition.

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland offers confidential information and support to people with a condition, their families and carers.

Phone: 0808 801 0899

Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke

Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke (NICHS) runs services across Northern Ireland to help people and their families to meet the challenges of living with chest, heart or stroke conditions.

Asthma + Lung UK

Asthma + Lung UK provide information and support for anyone affected by lung cancer and mesothelioma.

Phone: 0300 222 5800