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Seasons 3 Episode 26
Podcast Introduction – UK Stroke Support & Grants Guide
Welcome back to Who’s Tom & Dick — the show where we explore real stories, real challenges, and real solutions.
In today’s episode, we’re focusing on something that affects thousands of people and families across the UK every year: life after stroke — and specifically, the financial support and practical help that can make all the difference on the road to recovery.
Having a stroke isn’t just a medical event — it often brings with it a whole new set of challenges. From adapting your home, to managing the costs of care, to navigating work and everyday life — many stroke survivors and their families find themselves asking: What help is out there? What support can I access? And how do I find it?
In this episode, we’re breaking down the key grants, benefits, and support schemes available in the UK to people affected by stroke, including:
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP) – financial support for extra living costs if you have long-term health conditions or disabilities.
- Attendance Allowance – for people aged over state pension age who need help with personal care.
- Carer’s Allowance – supporting people who care for someone with substantial care needs.
- Employment Support – what help is available for returning to work or adapting your role after a stroke.
- Disabled Facilities Grant – for home adaptations like grab rails, stairlifts, wet rooms, and more.
- Blue Badge Scheme – parking support for people with mobility challenges.
- Council Tax Reductions and other local support options.
We’ll also highlight the organisations and advisory services that can help you apply for these benefits, understand eligibility, and take the stress out of the process — including charities like Stroke Association, Age UK, Citizens Advice, Disability Rights UK, and specialist local support services.
Whether you’re a stroke survivor, a family member, a carer, or someone who just wants to understand what support is out there — this episode is for you.
We’ll explain what each benefit does, who qualifies, how to apply, and where to get trusted advice — because navigating the system shouldn’t add to your burden.
Let’s get into it.
Personal Independence Payments (PIP) - https://www.gov.uk/pip/how-to-claim
Attendance Allowance - https://www.gov.uk/attendance-allowance/how-to-claim
Blue Badge - https://www.gov.uk/apply-blue-badge
Council Tax Reduction - https://www.gov.uk/apply-council-tax-reduction
Stroke Association - https://www.stroke.org.uk/
Citizens Advice - https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
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