Leading British Doctor - Dr Hilary Jones, is backing the Stroke Association’s campaign to urge the public to get checked for ‘silent’ health conditions that can cause a deadly stroke, with new UK data suggesting that at least 13 in every 100 Londoners could be living with a ‘silent’ condition that causes deadly strokes [1].
Further England, Wales and Northern Ireland-wide data reveals o
Looking for recruits as local music therapy project for stroke survivors kicks off
Grampian Stroke Club – affiliated to the Stroke Association, is launching a new initiative to help people affected by stroke continue their rehabilitation using music therapy to minimise the negative impact of their stroke.
‘Project SING’ will be launched this April for anyone affected by stroke - including ca
John Sapeluk, 66 from Dundee had his stroke in 2018. It affected both his movement and vision, and although he received some physiotherapy in hospital, he had some way to go after coming home. Relearning to do the most basic of tasks was frustrating, and John’s Zimmer frame didn’t seem to give him the support he needed. John persevered with getting his movement back and has since been able to walk
Stroke Association response to the paper ‘Sodium-containing acetaminophen and cardiovascular outcomes in individuals with and without hypertension’ by Chao Zeng et al. Published in the European Heart Journal on Thursday 24 February 2022.
Dr Richard Francis, Head of Research at the Stroke Association said:
“Paracetamol in pill, capsule or oral suspension (bottled liquid) form doesn’t usua
The Stroke Association’s Rebuilding Lives Fund has supported the trial of a new class, focusing on stroke-related upper limb rehabilitation. The application was made in partnership with Physiotherapist Anna Bichard, who is delivering the classes.
During the weekly online “Getting to Grips” classes, stroke survivors learn what they can do for themselves to rehabilitate their own arm & hand;
This new research offers limited insights on how the amount of vegetables you eat may influence your risk of stroke.
Daughter will step into Dad’s running shoes for charity after he lost his life to a sudden stroke
Isobel Hall, 25, from Leicester is taking on the Stroke Association’s Stride for Stroke challenge as she aims to walk 10,000 steps a day for 130 days.
Isobel, will walk 1.3 million steps, which is one step for every stroke survivor in the UK, while also taking on the London Marathon later t
More than 38,000 people who called 999 in January 2022 waited at least nearly one and a half hours for an ambulance with an emergency condition such as stroke, today’s (10.02.22) figures show.
Stroke Association comment in response to new research on regular paracetamol use and high blood pressure - the journal Circulation
I had a stroke at the age of 18, which took away my ability to walk and talk. It was nothing short of devastating.
I persevered with my physiotherapy and speech and language therapy, to get my life back again.
Thankfully I have. I live independently, have a job, go out with friends, and decided to volunteer for the Stroke Association to help people like me.
Over time, I became aware of t
Deeside Stroke Group - a Stroke Association Voluntary Group – has been awarded a grant of £7500 by the Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership (AHSCP) to rebuild its funds and replace equipment damaged during the pandemic.
The group, based in a large rural area to the west of Aberdeen, plugs a significant gap in health and social care locally by offering specialist exercise classes for
Helen Mullins, 41, from Nottingham, is taking on the Stroke Association’s Stride for Stroke challenge after doctors initially dismissed her stroke as a hangover, despite the fact she hadn’t been drinking.
While the challenge’s suggested 1.3 million steps isn’t possible right now, Helen will aim to walk 2022 steps and raise at least £2022 for the charity in 2022.
Mother of five Helen, was at
