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  • Stroke inspires Suffolk family to tackle Lowestoft Scores Race for Stroke

    After Lily Dewbery had a devastating stroke aged just 4 years old, the Dewbery family from Suffolk is proving there is definitely life after stroke. Two years on, Lily along with her older brother Max (8), will run a small race, whilst their mum Amanda tackles the Lowestoft Scores Race, on Sunday 14 September in aid of the Stroke Association.
    In May 2012 Lily had three mini-strokes (also k

  • Petersfield celebrates its range of wonderful activities at Community Fair

    The Stroke Association’s Stroke Support Group in Petersfield is hosting a Community Fair with demonstrations from an eclectic mix of local artists, musicians, hobby groups and many more activities. The free, public event takes place at the Community Centre from 10am to 2pm Saturday 2 August 2014.
    Entertainment includes live music, scrabble, guides to searching your family history, paintin

  • Grandma’s stroke inspires Dudley woman to run 5k

    Halesowen resident and first time marathoner Amanda Nelson is raring to go as she makes her final preparations to take on the Birmingham Fun Run with her family for the Stroke Association.Amanda Nelson, 29 is taking on the 3.1 mile challenge on Saturday 20 September in memory of her grandmother Dorothy Hawkes, who had a stroke 11 years ago when she underwent hip replacement surgery. Dorothy’s stro

  • Ealing resident cycles 100 miles in memory of best friend

    Ealing resident and keen bike rider Peter Treadgold is raring to go as he makes his final preparations ahead of the Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 for the Stroke Association.
    Peter, 61, is taking on the 100 mile challenge on Sunday 10 August in memory of his best friend Nick Reeves OBE and CEO of CIWEM (the Chartered Institution for Water and Environmental Management), who had a stroke

  • Stroke inspires Watford woman to cycle from London to Paris

    After suffering a devastating stroke aged just 36, Tracey Groom from Watford is proving there is definitely life after stroke, by cycling more than 300 miles from London to Paris in aid of the Stroke Association.
    Tracey had a mini-stroke (also known as a TIA or transient ischaemic attack) in November 2003. She had experienced a severe headache for around a week when she woke with numbness i

  • Scottish Stroke Care Audit 2014 National Report - Stroke Association Scotland comments

    Andrea Cail, Director Scotland of the Stroke Association said: “Stroke is a major health problem in Scotland and it has now been a clinical priority for the Scottish Government and NHS Scotland for over 15 years.  During that time there have been significant improvements in the quality of stroke care which have contributed to a reduction in the number of deaths from stroke.  However, stroke is sti

  • Last chance to sign up for the Bedell Cycle Challenge in aid of the Stroke Association, Jersey

    With 10 weeks to go until the group departs, the Stroke Association would like to invite last minute sign-ups ahead of the cut-off date for registrations (Friday 18 July).  With a great 10-week training guide available, it’s not too late to get fit and ready for this brilliant challenge - all regular and social cyclists are encouraged to take part.
    Taking place from Tuesday 23 September and

  • Gene linked to higher stroke and heart attack risk - Stroke Association response

    Researchers at Kings College London have identified a gene that may put people at greater risk of strokes and heart attacks.
    The study's findings suggest that the gene fault may encourage the formation of blood clots - the ultimate cause of most heart attacks and strokes.
    Developing a genetic test could help identify people at highest risk, allowing doctors to suggest more potent medication

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