Stroke Association

Jimmy Hubbard on his ICE trike, a recumbent cycle suited to his disabilities.

27 October 2023 17:25

Plymouth man who had severe stroke aged just 30 backs campaign for greater awareness of its impact on young people

A Plymouth doctor who had a severe stroke at 30 is backing a charity’s campaign to raise awareness that stroke can happen to anyone at any age.
Jimmy Hubbard’s stroke left him with a range of physical and emotional difficulties which ended his promising career as a hospital anaesthetist.
As he works to “get my life back”, Jimmy is sharing his story as research by the Stroke Association to ma

Kevin Redman, right, pictured before his stroke with golf partner Sean Gay when they were pairs champions at Coombe Wood Golf Club in Kingston Upon Thames

27 October 2023 16:58

Surrey man devastated by stroke at just 39 backs charity’s awareness campaign

A recruitment specialist from West Molesey who lost his company after he had a stroke aged just 39 is backing a campaign to raise awareness of the milestones in life stroke can take away.
Kevin Redman was dedicated to his recruitment business and was looking forward to building his future. However, the impact of an ischaemic stroke – one caused by a clot – in June last year snatched that from

Tom Hooper recovering in hospital after his stroke

26 October 2023 17:50

Brighton man left with life-changing disabilities after heading ball backs stroke awareness campaign

A Brighton man who had a devastating stroke after heading a football is backing a campaign to raise awareness that stroke can happen to anyone at any age.
Tom Hooper was just 32 when an injury in a kickabout at Preston Park left him with devastating physical and emotional difficulties which mean he can no longer work.
These include right sided weakness in his arm and leg which make walking d

Supported: Fiona has been helped by the Stroke Association

26 October 2023 17:16

Gloucestershire woman who had life-changing stroke at just 41 backs awareness campaign

A Gloucestershire woman whose life changed in an instant when she had a devastating stroke aged 41 is backing a campaign to raise public awareness that strokes don’t just happen to older people.
Fiona Cooke’s stroke left her with aphasia, a speech and language condition which makes communication difficult, emotional and memory problems, and fatigue. Her marriage ended, she could no longer cope

26 October 2023 00:00

Over half of UK adults think strokes don’t affect young people – yet stroke is drastically impacting young adults’ lives

Over half (60%) of the UK population wrongly believe that strokes don't happen to young adults, according to new research revealed today by the Stroke Association. Despite 54% of UK adults knowing someone who has had a stroke, there is still a common public misconception that the condition only affects older people, when in fact one in four strokes happen in people of working age.

18 October 2023 00:01

Stroke Association's response to the new NICE stroke rehabilitation guidance

It’s vital that governments act urgently to address staffing issues across health and social care and within rehabilitation services and share detailed plans to support and resource them, so that these recommendations can become a reality.

17 October 2023 15:01

Tenecteplase versus alteplase for acute stroke within 4.5h of onset: the second alteplase-tenecteplase trial evaluation for stroke thrombolysis (ATTEST-2)

The results of a major stroke trial presented at the World Stroke Congress in Toronto today, has demonstrated the potential of a new treatment for stroke which could help patients make a better recovery.
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability. There are 100,000 strokes each year, and 1.3 million stroke survivors in the UK. For every minute left untreated 1.9 million brain cells die.

4 October 2023 14:03

Stroke Association response to the smoke free generation announcement

Ready to roll: Simon on the Pacific shoreline

18 September 2023 16:48

Bristol cyclist braved rattlesnakes for the Stroke Association

A Bristol man braved desert heat, hypothermia and an attack by an angry rattlesnake on a coast-to-coast cycle ride across the USA.
Simon Galpin, 55, from Kingswood, raised almost £3,500 for the Stroke Association, a charity which helps people rebuild their lives after stroke.
Simon, an engineer with Airbus at Filton, cycled 3,400 miles in seven weeks, crossing 16 states, deserts, mountains,

1 September 2023 14:06

My volunteering experience

My name is Tom. I had my stroke seven years ago.
I couldn't talk properly, I couldn't remember the day before, remember previous days. It was like waking up to nothing.
I was working as a chef at the time and returning to work was tough. The kitchen was too busy...and noisy...and because of my aphasia, responding to orders being given quickly was very challenging. I had to give up my job be

30 August 2023 15:53

A devastated family wants a review of medical advice on strokes to raise awareness of less well-known symptoms.

Tony Bundy died from a stroke in June after his condition was not picked up using routine tests. The most-known symptoms such as a drooping face, arm weakness and difficulty speaking were not there.
Now the Bundys, from Tullibody, Clackmannanshire, want to make more people aware of other signs to stop their tragedy happening to others.
He couldn't stand up," said Tony’s wife Selena. "He

On the road again: Jeremy Johnston back behind the wheel of his VW Golf GTD

25 August 2023 14:52

Little-known rule offers hope of driving for stroke survivors who lose peripheral vision

Jeremy Johnston was devastated when hemianopia – the loss of peripheral vision after his stroke – meant that he was no longer able to drive.
For four years he had to accept this, but thanks to twitter exchanges with former Australian rugby captain Michael Lynagh and a Liverpool University orthoptist, then a chance encounter with a stroke specialist in a Bulgarian ski resort, he’s back behind t

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