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  • Stroke Association welcomes promised thrombectomy timetable but calls for urgency

    Responding to the World Stroke Day debate in the Scottish Parliament on 28 October 2026, Billy Alexander, Associate Director for the Stroke Association in Scotland, said:
    “We welcome the announcement from Maree Todd MSP, Minister for Mental Wellbeing, Public Health, Sport, Alcohol and Drugs, that the Scottish Government intends to publish a roadmap for delivering a 24/7 national thrombectomy se

    The dramatic Scottish Parliament building against an Edinburgh skyline

  • Cornwall stroke survivor says emotional support from Stroke Association was vital to his recovery

    A North Cornwall stroke survivor has told how he felt “overwhelmed” as he struggled to come to terms the emotional impact his stroke had on him.
    Mike Knight, who lives near St Columb Major, also experienced ongoing fatigue, weakness and difficulties with memory, concentration and thinking. But it was the emotional effects that shocked him most.
    "The impact of the stroke is something I would

    Mike Knight

  • Bristol woman who had a stroke when she was eight months pregnant supports charity to highlight 'survival is not enough'

    A Bristol woman who had a stroke when she was eight months pregnant is sharing her story ahead of World Stroke Day on Thursday 29 October, as part of a national campaign to spotlight the fragility of the brain and the life-changing impact a stroke can have on people of all ages.
    Nisba Ahmed, was 29 when she had a stroke in 2011 ago. She is raising awareness of stroke as part of the Stroke Assoc

    Nisba Ahmed

  • Gravesend stroke survivor supports charity’s call that ‘survival is not enough’

    A stroke survivor from Gravesend is sharing their story ahead of World Stroke Day, as part of a national campaign to spotlight the fragility of the brain and the life-changing impact a stroke can have on people of all ages.
    John Caphane, 50, had a stroke at home in earlier this year. He is raising awareness of stroke as part of the Stroke Association’s ‘Survival Is Not Enough’ campaign.
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    John’s son Kayden holds his hands after his stroke

  • Yeovil stroke survivor backs charity’s call that ‘survival is not enough’

    A Yeovil man who had a stroke aged 36 is sharing his story for World Stroke Day on Thursday 29 October, as part of a national campaign to spotlight the fragility of the brain and the life-changing impact a stroke can have on people of all ages.
    Steve D’Arcy is raising awareness of stroke as part of the Stroke Association’s ‘Survival Is Not Enough’ campaign.
    Steve was far from what most peopl

    Steve with his daughter Sophie when he was able to leave hospital

  • Surrey woman who had stroke aged 18 supports charity’s call that ‘survival is not enough

    A woman from Surrey who had a stroke when she was just 18 is sharing her story ahead of World Stroke Day, as part of a national campaign to spotlight the fragility of the brain and the life-changing impact a stroke can have on people of all ages.
    Mia Bruce, who lives in Egham, is raising awareness of stroke as part of the Stroke Association’s ‘Survival Is Not Enough’ campaign.
    Mia was a fit

    Mia Bruce in hospital soon after her stroke

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