Stroke services for Islington
What support is available nationally?
The Stroke Helpline is provided by the Stroke Association.
0303 3033 100 for information, support or advice. An interpreting service is available on request.
My Stroke Guide
My Stroke Guide is an online support tool, designed for stroke survivors, family members and carers. Easy-to-read information, advice and videos from the Stroke Association explain everything you need to know about stroke. You can also connect with other stroke survivors, to ask questions and to find out how they manage their recovery.
What support is available in Islington?
Stroke Navigator Service
The Stroke Navigator Service is for stroke survivors of any age, and families and carers of people affected by stroke, living or registered to a GP in Islington.
The Stroke Navigator will visit you at home. The service provides practical advice, essential information and emotional support.
Contact the Stroke Navigator, Claire Salugao, for a referral.
07540 513 291
Islingtonsupport@stroke.org.uk
Stroke Association, Islington Outlook, 133 St. John's Way, N19 3RQ
Manor Gardens Stroke Service
The Manor Gardens Stroke Service provides one to one support to individuals, a weekly Stroke Club, and Stroke Champions - trained volunteers who support stroke survivors and their carers. The stroke service is free to anyone in Islington. To find out more contact Milena or Hugh:
Milena 020 7561 5264 / Hugh 020 7561 5308
milena@manorgardenscentre.org / hugh@manorgardenscentre.org.
Stroke Club runs every Friday from 10am to 3pm (the other services are available every weekday from 9am to 5pm)
Manor Gardens Centre, 6-9 Manor Gardens, N7 6LA.
Camden and Islington Communication Support Service
The Camden and Islington Communication Support Service works with stroke survivors who are living with communication difficulties. They will help you to develop communication strategies, and rebuild confidence and independence. Support can be provided in a group setting, or on a one-to-one basis at home.
07717 275 828
Communication Support Service group meetings
Volunteer Group - Islington
Thursdays - 10:30am to12:30pm
Islington Outlook Centre, 133 St John's Way, N19 3RQ
Islington Aphasia Cafe
Meets fortnightly on Wednesdays - 10:30am to 12pm
60 Newington Green, Stoke Newington, N16 9PX
Other activities in the local community
Thursdays, 12 noon to 2pm
St. Marys Neighbourhood Centre, Upper Street, N1 2TU
0207 359 (Sally Turner, Secretary of South Islington Stroke Club)
Shoreditch Trust Stroke Project
Includes outreach, drop in services and support groups, which include exercise classes, self help groups and groups aimed at younger stroke survivors:
0207 033 8500
Support for carers
Islington Carers Hub provides advice, information and support to all carers aged 18 or over who live or work in Islington, or care for someone living in Islington.
020 7281 3319 or 0800 085 1141 (freephone)
