'Financial struggle' for Welsh stroke survivors

Up to two thirds of people who survive a stroke in Wales are facing an uphill battle to cope financially, that's according to the Stroke Association.

The charity says they are having to deal with a drop in household income, on top of poorly trained government assessors who are increasingly restricting financial support.

Sixty-five thousand people in Wales are living with the effects of a stroke. But the Stroke Association claims that 75% of these are unable to work - either because they are medically unfit, or because they cannot find a suitable job. That means they have to rely on benefits.

Gareth Rees, from Llanharan, has survived several strokes. He worked as a mental health nurse before his first stroke in 2005 and has found not working since very frustrating.