Stroke Association response to the Spring Budget 2023
Spring budget 2023: "The workforce retention measures announced today are not enough to address the severe vacancy issues affecting stroke care right now."
-
-
Stroke Association response to Autumn Statement: Stroke must remain a priority
Stroke Association response to Autumn Statement: Stroke must remain a priority
-
World Stroke Day 2022: Over half of UK teens unaware of life-saving stroke test
"When so many know a stroke survivor, it’s worrying that so few know the signs or what to do if stroke strikes."
-
Tens of thousands of emergency patients waited over two hours for ambulances
Ambulance crisis is affecting stroke patients
-
Somerset stroke survivor fears others could miss out on a ‘miracle treatment’ which saved her
A Somerset woman who survived a life-threatening stroke thanks to a remarkable medical procedure called thrombectomy is backing pleas for it to be made available for everyone who needs it.
A report by the Stroke Association released today (Thursday 28 July) warns that thousands of people who have a stroke could miss out on having a thrombectomy, where clots blocking the supply of blood to the b -
Dorset stroke survivor fears thousands could miss out on a ‘miracle treatment’ which saved him
A GP from Dorset who had a game-changing new procedure after having a stroke is backing the Stroke Association’s campaign to make it more widely available.
A report by the charity released today (Thursday 28 July) warns that thousands of people who have a stroke could miss out on having a thrombectomy.
With thrombectomy, clots blocking the supply of blood to the brain can be physically pluck -
Stroke patients in Wales missing out on a miracle treatment/ Mae cleifion strôc yng Nghymru ar eu colled o fethu â chael triniaeth wyrthiol
Stroke patients in Wales missing out on a miracle treatment. Read more here Mae cleifion strôc yng Nghymru ar eu colled o fethu â chael triniaeth wyrthiol. Darllenwch fwy yma
-
Tens of thousands of emergency patients waited nearly two hours for ambulances
"We’re now at a crisis situation where every ambulance service is on the highest level of alert."
-
Stroke Association response to the Royal College of Radiologists' Census report
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.
-
Havant stroke survivor pleads for more to be invested in research
A personal trainer from Havant who had a stroke while leading an online class has backed the Stroke Association’s call for more research into the UK’s fourth biggest killer.
Glen Eastick also wants people to realise that stroke can affect people who are young and fit – he was just 33 when he had his stroke in July 2020.
Glen’s symptoms started while he was preparing his lunch. “I briefly los -
The Stroke Association in Northern Ireland urges public to check for ‘silent’ conditions that can cause deadly strokes
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. New data reveals over half (53%) of stroke patients have high blood pressure and one in six (16%) have an irregular heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation [1]. Both conditions are often without symptoms. The
-
Charity urges public to check for ‘silent’ conditions that can cause deadly strokes/ Mae elusen yn annog y cyhoedd i wirio am gyflyrau ‘mud’ a all achosi strociau marwol
The Stroke Association is urging the public to get checked for ‘silent’ health conditions including high blood pressure and atrial fibrillation which can cause a deadly stroke.
New data reveals in Wales over one in two (60%) stroke patients have high blood pressure and one in five (18%) have an irregular heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation. [1] Both conditions are often without symptoms.
Show more
Loading...