## When a Stroke Changes Everything Every year, over 100,000 people in the UK suffer a stroke. For many London families, the moment of discharge from hospital is both a relief and a terrifying new chapter. The question isn't whether rehabilitation will help — the evidence is overwhelming that it does — but how to access the right support at home, where recovery truly happens. This is the story of how home physiotherapy transforms stroke recovery, told through the experiences of patients we've helped across London. ## The First Days at Home Coming home after a stroke can feel overwhelming. Simple tasks — getting out of bed, walking to the bathroom, making a cup of tea — suddenly require enormous effort and courage. **Margaret's story** is one we hear often. After suffering an ischaemic stro