KAB’s services for people who have had a stroke

KAB's Rehab teams provide specialist advice and guidance for people who have sight impairments arising from a stroke. These include:

• Specialist assessment of individual needs
• Explanation of sight impairments and their effects
• Support with registering a sight impairment
• Advice on using low vision aids, lighting and contrast
• Referrals to appropriate clinicians, agencies and organisations
• Mobility training
• Employment support
• Communication and daily living skills

Contact your local KAB Rehab Team.

Other sources of support

The Stroke Association provides information and community services for people who have had a stroke and their families.

The following links provide advice and information in the Kent and Medway areas:

• Stroke Association South East Regional Centre
• Stroke Association Communication Support Service
• Stroke Association Family and Carer Support Service
• Stroke Association services for people of a working age
• Stroke Association clubs and support groups