What type of support might you need after a stroke?

A Brain Haemorrhage, or a Haemorrhagic Stroke, is when you have bleeding in or around the brain. Haemorrhagic strokes can have different causes but there are some things that can make you more likely to have a haemorrhagic stroke, such as high blood pressure, and a build-up of fatty material in your arteries. Depending on the cause, the size of the bleed, the amount of pressure built up, as well as other factors e.g. blood pressure, age etc, the level of severity and the outcome of each case will vary. Therefore, it is crucial to make checking your blood pressure a regular habit to help reduce the risk of such strokes.

Therefore, the level of support needed after a brain haemorrhage will vary depending on the severity of the outcome. Currently, only 3 out of 5 people will survive a brain haemorrhage within one month, with those who do survive likely to endure very severe disabilities. 

Each person is different and what each individual requires, post Haemorrhagic Stroke, will vary from case to case, however, they may likely need physical support such as working with a neuro physio or adaptations to their home. They may need emotional and mental support from a therapist or counsellor to navigate their new life. Depending on the circumstances that led to their brain haemorrhage, they may also feel they have fallen ill due to medical negligence and as such look for support from lawyers who can support such a case. 

Equally, it is important to remember that brain haemorrhages don’t just affect the patient, but equally, indirectly, their loved ones. Whether grieving a family member to a haemorrhagic stroke or navigating a new life with them post stroke, the lives of loved ones have also dramatically been affected and as such they may also wish to be further supported during this time. 

Navigating life after a brain haemorrhage can be immensely stressful and difficult and at times you can feel very alone. 

But at The Natalie Kate Moss Trust, whether you have been directly or indirectly affected by a haemorrhagic stroke, we want to remind you that you are not alone. Through our Brain Haemorrhage Community, we aim to provide you ongoing support, through our real life stories, as well as our resources to help you navigate life after a brain haemorrhage. 

Moreover, we have created a list of our trusted partners who can support you further with certain needs you may have; whether that be advice on medical negligence claims, probate and wills, therapy and counselling and neuro physio. 

If you are a company who has a service you feel could support this page and our brain haemorrhage community, please contact the team hello@nataliekatemoss.co.uk