Postcode lottery leaves thousands of stroke survivors deserted after leaving hospital
Shocking new figures reveal huge differences in the support available for stroke survivors across the UK when they leave hospital
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Local stroke survivor urges Worcester residents to get baking for the Stroke Association
Mary and her husband Richard, who is a stroke survivor from Worcester, are calling on local residents to Give a Hand and Bake to raise funds for the Stroke Association.
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Cheshire woman lucky to be alive following extremely rare stroke
A woman from Cheshire, who had an extremely rare type of blood clot that led to a stroke, was told by consultants she was extremely lucky to survive.
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Teen stroke survivor’s family urges residents to support the Stroke Association
Elly Milton, a 19 year old stroke survivor from Murdishaw, and her family are inviting local residents to come along to a Give a Hand and Bake event, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
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Art after stroke: exhibition showcases the work of local stroke survivors
Inspirational art work created by stroke survivors from across Sheffield will be on public display at the Harland Cafe on John Street, Sheffield throughout October.
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Trapped and Terrified: Over 1 million stroke survivors’ recoveries under threat
More than one million(i) stroke survivors (89%) live in fear of having another stroke and are scared to go out alone (79%), leaving them afraid for their recovery (79%) in the aftermath of their stroke, according to a leading national charity. The Stroke Association’s startling new findings(ii) show how people’s recoveries are under threat from fear itself.
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All-Ireland research aims to reduce number of repeat strokes
Researchers from both sides of the Irish border have joined together in a large trial that looks at whether an inexpensive medication, already used to treat other conditions, could help prevent those who have already had a stroke from having a further stroke.
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Trapped and Terrified: Over 1 million stroke survivors’ recoveries under threat
More than one million(i) stroke survivors (89%) live in fear of having another stroke and are scared to go out alone (79%), leaving them afraid for their recovery (79%) in the aftermath of their stroke, according to a leading national charity. The Stroke Association’s startling new findings(ii) show how people’s recoveries are under threat from fear itself.
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Trapped and Terrified: Over 1 million stroke survivors’ recoveries under threat
More than one million(i) stroke survivors (89%) live in fear of having another stroke and are scared to go out alone (79%), leaving them afraid for their recovery (79%) in the aftermath of their stroke, according to a leading national charity. The Stroke Association’s startling new findings(ii) show how people’s recoveries are under threat from fear itself.
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Trapped and Terrified: Over 1 million stroke survivors’ recoveries under threat
More than one million stroke survivors live in fear of having another stroke and are scared to go out alone, leaving them afraid for their recovery, the Stroke Association has found
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Avril Drummond announced as Stroke Association trustee
The Stroke Association has appointed Professor Avril Drummond to its board of trustees.
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Carers at breaking point: UK stroke carers go without vital support
One in five (19%) people caring for stroke survivors have not accessed any form of help after their lives were turned upside down overnight, according to new figures published today by the Stroke Association.
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