Anxiety, depression, memory and thinking problems can all be part of the psychological consequences of stroke
A charity says more needs to be done help West Lothian stroke survivors struggling with hidden effects of the devastating condition.
From its survey last year, we know that 94 per cent of stroke survivors experienced a mild impact on their psychological wellbeing.Over two thirds of those did not believe they were receiving the support they needed. John Watson, Associate Director Scotland at the Stroke Association said: “The progress Health Boards are making to improve psychological services is too slow. And there is no escaping the fact that delivering the necessary emotional support for people affected by stroke will involve more investment in the workforce, both in recruitment and training.
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