STROKE - at your finger tips By Dr. Anthony Rudd, Penny Irwin & Brigid Penhale

Written by three experts, this inspiring book guides you and your family through all the stages of recovery.

As well as providing clear explanations of the medical processes, tests, and treatments, Stroke at your fingertips covers all aspects of life after stroke - from personal care and mobility, to holidays , money and relationships.

Stroke at your fingertips:

• guides you through the recovery process, offering you positive strategies to regain mobility and strength
• gives you practical, honest advice on how to carry on with everyday life
• recognises that the whole family is affected, and talks about relationships and changing roles
• tackles the questions you may feel uneasy asking your doctor
• lists further sources of advice and help

About the authors:

Dr. Anthony Rudd MA BA BChir FRCP is Consultant Stroke Physician at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, London.

Penny Irwin RGN MSC is co-ordinator of the Stroke Programme at the Royal College of Physicians, London

Brigid Penhale MSC CQSW is Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Hull, and has a special interest in stroke