In shortAfter a stroke, many people come home needing help with movement, washing, dressing, eating or communication. Home care supports daily life safely while the person works on recovery with their therapists. Coming home from hospital The first weeks at home are when support matters most. The hospital team or community stroke team will usually set out what help is needed. We can start care to fit around the discharge plan, and adjust it as the person regains strength. How carers help Safe transfers and walking, using the equipment and techniques the physiotherapist sets. Encouraging the exercises therapists prescribe, as part of the daily routine. Personal care that supports independence: doing with, not doing for. Help with eating and drinking, following any swallowing advice. Patience with communication if speech has been affected, and support for low mood, which is common after a stroke. Medication support to help prevent another stroke, as the care plan sets out. Know the signs Carers and families should know the FAST signs of stroke: face fallen on one side, arms cannot be raised and kept there, speech slurred, time to call 999. The NHS stroke guide and the Stroke Association have more information.