Enterprising Plymouth sailor sets South Atlantic challenge for Stroke Association
“The 69Km challenge is expected to be one of the toughest tests I have ever done"
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Former Corrie star saddles up for Posturite's record-breaking Pedal for Stroke
It will take the total raised by Posturite for the charity during the last four years to over £150,000.
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500 days since missed 24/7 thrombectomy commitment — Stroke Association urges Health Minister to act now
Stroke survivors and healthcare professionals from across Northern Ireland gathered at Stormont to urge the Health Minister to deliver 24/7 thrombectomy services, over 500 days after the commitment was made in the Executive’s Stroke Action Plan.
Under the 2022 Stroke Action Plan, the Executive committed to introducing a 24/7 thrombectomy service by the end of 2024. But 500 days have si -
Brave mum shares her baby daughter's stroke story for Stroke Awareness Month
A brave mum from Kirkcaldy has opened up about her baby daughter's stroke a year ago for Stroke Awareness Month
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Celebrating one year of stroke support in Guernsey as ‘Make May Purple’ campaign begins
The Stroke Association is marking one year of activity in Guernsey, celebrating significant progress in building much-needed community support for stroke survivors and their families.
Since April 2025, the charity’s first on-island engagement officer, Alysa Rixon, has been working to address a longstanding gap in stroke-specific support. In its first year, the service has directly supported 38 -
Kent woman running Paris Marathon to raise funds for the Stroke Association
“Thanks to their quick actions, any damage to Dave was kept to a minimum."
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Stroke Association to provide more vital support in the Highlands
The Stroke Association has been awarded funding by the RS Macdonald Charitable Trust for its first Engagement Officer for the Highlands to expand its support in the more rural and remote areas and recruit volunteers who can help stroke survivors to make the best possible recovery. Richard Van de Peer from Strontian recently joined the Stroke Association’s Scotland team and, for the next two ye
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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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Laura Thomas Press contact Communications Officer Wales Laura.Thomas@stroke.org.uk 07776508594
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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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Vicki Hall Press contact PR Manager Fundraising and local services vicki.hall@stroke.org.uk 0161 742 7478
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Katie Padfield Press contact Head of PR & Media This team is not responsible for booking marketing materials or advertising katie.padfield@stroke.org.uk
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Out of hours contact Press contact Media queries press@stroke.org.uk 07799 436 008
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Kate Asselman Press contact Artist Liaison Lead kate.asselman@stroke.org.uk 07540 518022
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Tell us your story Press contact stories@stroke.org.uk 07799 436008
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Lauren Forrest Press contact Communications Officer Northern Ireland lauren.forrest@stroke.org.uk 07703320921
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Nancy Dear Press contact Scotland nancy.dear@stroke.org.uk 07425 164341
