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Up for a challenge: Vicki Hewlett (right) and Sarah Buddery who are running to raise funds for the Stroke Association

19 March 2025 13:18

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."

12 March 2025 16:55

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

11 March 2025 12:22

Roll-out of video triage could transform stroke care and save lives, urges new Stroke Association report

Use of technology such as prehospital video triage (PVT) could transform stroke care and boost survival rates of the UK’s fourth leading cause of death, according to the Stroke Association’s new report which comes ahead of the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan.
The Stroke Association has today launched Unlocking potential:
a bold vision for stroke care in England. The charity’s report highl

“This is marvellous news for anyone on the island who is unfortunate enough to have a stroke and need support." Stroke survivor Chris Messer with his wife Joeley

14 February 2025 17:00

Vital Isle of Wight stroke support service returns to island after new NHS funding

The reinstatement of the service is part of an agreement which ensures stroke survivors across the whole area covered by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight have access to support from the charity.

Warm welcome: Stroke survivor Chris Messer and his wife Joeley say the return of the support service to the Isle of Wight is "marvellous news"

14 February 2025 15:17

Stroke survivors across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to benefit from Stroke Association support thanks to new agreement

This builds on the success of a support service which NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight has already been funding in other areas.

“When I decided to cut it off, I thought ‘hey, why not try and raise some funds for the Stroke Association’ - André Le Geyt

11 February 2025 00:00

André’s chopped locks raise over £1,000 for Stroke Association Jersey

The Stroke Association helped so much with getting my father home, having support and being able to regain his confidence.

6 February 2025 10:38

Stroke Association expanding Scotland outreach to get help to more communities 

The Stroke Association has received an award from The National Lottery Community Fund – made possible by National Lottery players – to expand its work supporting people affected by stroke in Scotland.