When I suffered a stroke at 41, I was
told it was unlikely I would work again.
But thanks to Helping Hand, I was back
to work after 12 months.
"One minute I was happy and settled, married with
2 young children and running my own business.
The stroke changed everything.
Fortunately I was covered with Bright Grey, which
meant I received a £75,000 payout when I claimed.
But I also received support from Jan, my RED ARC* nurse,
who arranged for me to receive physiotherapy from
a specialist in neurological injuries, at no extra cost.
This helped me to move around much more
independently and gradually I started to feel
better. But without the tailored, practical help and
emotional support Helping Hand gave me and my
family, I wouldn’t have made the recovery I did.”
*In the film Howard refers to RED ARC.
This is the independent company that provides part of the Helping
Hand service to Bright Grey plan owners. And the pot of money
that helped Howard reach his full potential is not available as
a cash pay out but as funding towards support services. The level
of support depends on individual needs and circumstances.