Stroke and Early Supported Discharge Team (Community)

The Walsall Community Stroke and Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Team is a team of Stroke Specialist Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Assistant Practitioners, and Psychologists. The team provides support for people who have had a stroke within Walsall and/or are under the care of a Walsall GP.

The multidisciplinary team assists people for up to six months with their stroke recovery following discharge from hospital in various community settings. The specialist service offers an individual rehabilitation programme based upon agreed goals and supports people to reach their maximum potential.

We are based at Darlaston Health centre, Pinfold Street, Darlaston, Wednesbury. WS10 8SY.

Referral is via hospital, or GP – to complete a referral form email: walsall.communitystroke@nhs.net.

The patients must be either a Walsall resident or have a Walsall GP, with a confirmed diagnosis of stroke from a stroke Consultant.

The service operates 8.30am-4.30pm, Monday to Friday. There is an answering machine available for out of hours/weekends/bank holidays.

Telephone: 01922 604455, Option 3
Email: walsall.communitystroke@nhs.net

Stroke Association
Website: Stroke Association
Telephone: 0303 3033 100

Headway
Website: Headway Black Country
Telephone: 01384 869961

Stroke, Heart and Carer’s Support Group
Telephone: Wendy Smith on 07803 207 710