Table 1 Key components of New Start^a

• Needs assessment delivered through a face-to-face review at approximately 6 months post-stroke

• Supported self-management care strategy

• Materials to support needs assessment, self-management, goal setting and action planning, as well as the provision of useable information (the “priming tool” and “New Start guide”)

• Structured training programme for staff (face-to-face modules, supported by training worksheets and video content, as well as online learning resources)