Cheshire Octogenarian takes stroke recovery in her stride
Stroke survivor and Helsby resident, Vera Kelly has completed the Stroke Association’s Step out for Stroke event in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, on Tuesday 20 May.
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Buckfastleigh resident urges the community to step out
Tracey Kibby, 34, from Buckfastleigh, Devon is calling on residents in Plymouth and the surrounding areas to take part in the Stroke Association’s Step out for Stroke event on Saturday 07 June at2.00pm at The Hoe, Plymouth. The fundraising walk is part ofAction on Stroke Month, where the Stroke Association aims to promote stroke awareness and prevention as well as raise vital funds for the ch
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Team of four claim new motoring world record for the UK
Team 18in24 have driven to 18 countries in 23 hours and 32 minutes, beating the previous record of 17 countries in 28 hours. They have so far raised more than £10,000 for charities including the Stroke Association, with more donations still coming in.
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New research shows the possibility of regaining hand movement after a stroke
Dr Shamim Quadir, Research Communications Manager at the Stroke Association. comments
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South Derbyshire service celebrates 15 years of helping stroke survivors find their voice
A service that provides communications support to stroke survivors across South Derbyshire is celebrating its fifteenth Birthday during Action on Stroke Month.
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Lisburn stroke survivor wins Art accolade at Northern Ireland Life After Stroke Awards
58 year old Hilary Palmer from Lisburn received the Award for Creative Arts at the recent Northern Ireland Life After Stroke Awards which took place in the Stormont Hotel, Belfast as part of Action on Stroke month.
Health Minister Edwin Poots, Government and Health representatives honoured the achievements of stroke survivors, their carers and supporters at the event. Local celebrities al -
Physiotherapist wins Professional Excellence accolade at Northern Ireland Life After Stroke Awards
Nicola Moran, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist for the Royal Victoria Hospital, received the Professional Excellence Award, sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, at the recent Northern Ireland Life After Stroke Awards which took place in the Stormont Hotel, Belfast as part of Action on Stroke month.
Health Minister Edwin Poots, Government and Health representatives honoured the achievement -
Local stroke survivor wins Volunteer of the Year at Northern Ireland Life After Stroke Awards
28 year old Kate Gorman from Carrickfergus received the Volunteer of the Year Award at the recent Northern Ireland Life After Stroke Awards which took place in the Stormont Hotel, Belfast as part of Action on Stroke month.
Health Minister Edwin Poots, Government and Health representatives honoured the achievements of stroke survivors, their carers and supporters at the event. Local celebri -
Eating fruit and vegetables is the secret of reducing stroke risk
Dr Madina Kara, Neuroscientist at the Stroke Association, comments
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Medikidz publish the world's first comic book to help children understand stroke
The world’s first resource of its kind has been published to help children understand stroke
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Mother and Daughter dual winners at Northern Ireland Life After Stroke Awards
69 year old Margaret O’Neill from Coalisland received the Adult Courage Award (65 years and over) and her daughter 43 year old Roisin O’Neill, also from Coalisland, received the Carer’s Award the recent Northern Ireland Life After Stroke Awards which took place in the Stormont Hotel, Belfast as part of Action on Stroke month.
Health Minister Edwin Poots, Government and Health representa -
Top comedians stand-up for the Stroke Association
Some of the UK’s best-loved comedians are taking a stand against stroke to support the Stroke Association’s ‘Not just a funny turn’ campaign.
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