A 60-year-old Winchester man is attempting a unique double challenge on land and sea to raise money for the Stroke Association.
Mark Ryan will attempt to swim from the mainland to the Isle of Wight.
Then after a day's rest he will hike the 26 miles between Salisbury and Winchester along the Clarendon Way.
It would be a formidable fundraising challenge even for someone still in their phys
John Watson, Associate Director Scotland of the Stroke Association said:
“We are deeply concerned at the performance of stroke services in Scotland over the last year.
“Whilst we acknowledge that the Covid-19 pandemic caused significant disruption to service delivery, the report clearly shows too many stroke patients did not get the care they needed. Healthcare staff have per
Dr Clare Jonas, Research Communications and Engagement Lead at the Stroke Association said:
“This large study provides useful data which will help dispel previous confusion about whether infertility, miscarriage and stillbirth are risk factors for stroke.
“We now know that a link does exist. However, the reason for this link is still unknown and we need more research to understand what
The fear of being unable to communicate has been laid bare in a new survey(i) of over 2,000 people across the UK. Research conducted by the Stroke Association reveals that nearly half of the respondents (41 %) can’t imagine living in a world where they couldn’t communicate. A world without communication is an everyday reality for the 350,000 stroke survivors across the UK (ii) like Jessie McConke
A world without communication is an everyday reality for the 350,000 stroke survivors in the UK with aphasia (i) like Mark Leather from Cardiff– aphasia is a communication disability that is most commonly caused by stroke. Mae byd heb gyfathrebu yn realiti beunyddiol i’r 350,000 o oroeswyr strôc ag affasia yn y Deyrnas Unedig (i) , fel Mark Leather o Gaerdydd. Anabledd cyfathrebu yw affasia a ac
An Aylesbury man whose stroke left him without the ability to communicate properly is backing a charity’s plea for people to be more aware of the condition.
Retired motor mechanic Richard Puddiphatt has aphasia, one of the lesser-known effects of stroke which affects a person’s ability to speak, read, write and use numbers, but it does not affect intellect.
Richard, 67, who had a stroke at h
Stroke Association shares survey to mark Aphasia Awareness Month
The fear of being unable to communicate has been laid bare in a new survey (i) of over 2,000 people across the UK. Research conducted by the Stroke Association reveals that nearly half of the respondents (41 %) can’t imagine living in a world where they couldn’t communicate. A world without communication is an everyday reality fo
A Paignton stroke survivor and his partner who are both dedicated Stroke Association volunteers have received a special Volunteers Week thanks for their tireless work.
His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent, who is President of the charity, has also sent a message to them and to all volunteers to mark ‘Thank You Day’ on Sunday 5 June.
Former funeral director Martin Otter was at home with his p
The lack of 24/7 availability of interventional neuroradiology services is resulting in thousands of eligible stroke patients missing out on game changing stroke treatments, like thrombectomy.
A Portishead stroke survivor who has been a dedicated Stroke Association volunteer has received a special Volunteers Week thanks for her tireless work.
His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent, who is President of the charity, has also sent a message to her and to all volunteers to mark national ‘Thank You Day’ which is on Sunday 5 June.
Lori Rowsell’s life changed when she had a stroke while on
troke survivor and dedicated Stroke Association volunteer Stewart, has received a special thanks from His Royal Highness, Prince Edward The Duke of Kent, to mark this year’s Thank You Day.
Stewart, 70, from Newton Stewart in Wigtownshire, had a stroke just over 12 years ago, which brought about his premature retirement. The stroke affected Stewart's speech, his spelling, balance, fat
A Didcot dance teacher who feared her career was over after she had a severe stroke has backed the Stroke Association’s call for more research into the UK’s fourth biggest killer.
Sam Hook had been suffering increasingly severe symptoms in the months leading up to her stroke - including temporary blindness - but says that they weren’t seen as a precursor to a possible stroke.
Sam was 40 when
