Stroke survivors in Guernsey to benefit from new Communication Club and community support opportunities
The group is specifically designed to support people living with aphasia
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Every 22 minutes a suspected stroke patient makes their own way to A&E instead of by ambulance, warns the Stroke Association
Thousands of people with symptoms of stroke are making their own way to A&E instead of calling 999 and waiting for an ambulance - which could be putting their lives at risk, warns the Stroke Association.
240 people wake up to the impact of a stroke every day in the UK. The latest annual figures from the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP)1 for April 2024 – March 2025 reveal mor -
Stroke survivors in Medway discovered the power of bingo to help reduce loneliness and social isolation which often follows a stroke
"Playing bingo brings people together to have fun, which is why our partnership with Buzz bingo has been so successful.”
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‘Inspirational’ Plymouth doctor defies disability after stroke to clinch World championship cycling title
"It is a huge understatement to say we are so proud of all his achievements" - Jimmy's mum, Sally
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New figures show ongoing failure to deliver life-changing stroke treatment, with Scotland lagging far behind rest of the UK
John Watson, Associate Director for the Stroke Association in Scotland, said:
“Stroke is Scotland's third biggest killer, and the leading cause of complex adult disability. But the latest official figures1 show the ongoing failure of health boards to make stroke the priority it needs to be.
“The failure is most striking in thrombectomy, a life-saving, life-changing treatment that should b -
Stroke Association celebrates 15 years of supporting stroke survivors in West Norfolk
Over 70 people gathered on Thursday 7 August to celebrate 15 years of the Stroke Association’s dedicated support for stroke survivors in West Norfolk.
The celebratory event, organised by the Stroke Association, brought together volunteers past and present, stroke survivors, carers, healthcare professionals, and community supporters. It was both a heartfelt thank you to those who have given thei -
Proposed Long Term Conditions Framework risks hard-won progress in stroke policy
The Stroke Association has responded to a Scottish Government consultation on its proposed Long Term Conditions Framework
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