Stroke survivors in Guernsey to benefit from launch of new support groups as the Stroke Association arrives on the island
A key priority for this will be the development of peer support groups
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Chartham woman’s passion for music and singing helps to rebuild her life after a stroke
“Even though half of my body doesn’t work, I am still the same person I was before the stroke."
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Gillingham man’s love of music helped him rebuild his life after a stroke left him unable to speak properly.
Music helped Graham stave off depression after his stroke
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A third of stroke survivors can sing better than speak soon after their stroke, according to new research to mark Stroke Awareness Month
More than a third of stroke survivors (35%) are able to sing better than speak soon after their stroke, according to new research1 released today by the Stroke Association.
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New film showcases urgent need for lifechanging stroke treatment
New film showcases urgent need for lifechanging stroke treatment
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Guernsey stroke survivor will tackle half marathon for the Stroke Association to say thanks for their huge support
“The Stroke Association were a huge support to me and my family, at a time of immense struggle and uncertainty."
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Stirling sisters honour mum by raising more than £20k for Stroke Association
Sisters Kirsty and Shirley Macgowan remember when their mum died of a stroke with immense sadness. She was only 62 and seemed well, from keeping fit and healthy. In fact, she had been out on her bike the day before she had a stroke.
That was 23rd July 2008, and they still feel their mum, Molly’s loss keenly. The sisters say, “Mum's stroke was so sudden and unexpected - it made us realise how li
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Angela Macleod Press contact Press Officer National press and Stroke Association research and policy communications angela.macleod@stroke.org.uk 07904 289900
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Ken Scott Press contact Press Officer North of England and Midlands ken.scott@stroke.org.uk 0115 778 8429
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Daisy Dighton Press contact Press Officer London and East of England daisy.dighton@stroke.org.uk 02079401358
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Martin Oxley Press contact Press Officer South of England martin.oxley@stroke.org.uk 07776 508 646
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