Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team
NHSStroke Recovery
The Stroke Early Supported Discharge (ESSD) Team provides intensive, specialist rehabilitation in the community for stroke survivors, enabling earlier discharge from hospital with therapy at home.
Cardiff and Vale
Last verified 8 July 2026
Services offered
StrokeRehabilitationCommunity Health
Languages served
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Areas covered
Cardiff and Vale
Who can use this service
Adults who have had a stroke, registered with a Cardiff/Vale GP, medically stable and suitable for community rehabilitation. Professional referral required.
What to expect
Cost
Free
Typical wait
Begins immediately on hospital discharge; intensive period 4-6 weeks
How to access this service
Referral via the hospital stroke unit multidisciplinary team at discharge.
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