Stroke rehabilitation in adults

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This guideline covers rehabilitation after stroke for over 16s. It aims to ensure people are assessed for common problems and conditions linked to stroke, and get the care and therapy they need. It includes recommendations on the organisation and delivery of rehabilitation in hospital and the community.

NICE has also produced a guideline on the diagnosis and initial management of stroke transient ischaemic attack in over 16s.

Who is it for?:

1. Healthcare professionals

2. Social care practitioners

3. Commissioners and providers

4. Voluntary organisations

5. All adults and young people aged 16 and over who have had a stroke and their families and carers