Stroke Association steps in to keep vital Devon stroke support service going
Stroke Association has agreed to provide interim funding for 15 months after receiving a commitment from NHS Devon to work together to find a long-term solution.
Regions: Devon
Plymouth mum who had stroke aged 30 says vital stroke recovery service must be saved
A Plymouth mum of two who had a stroke aged just 30 has hit out at NHS and council chiefs who have axed funding for a vital support service.
Dannii Arksey-Venning said the support she received from the Stroke Association’s Stroke Recovery Service was irreplaceable in helping her cope with the life-changing effects of her stroke last year.
She is devastated that NHS Devon and Plymouth City Co
Torquay stroke survivor says ‘vital’ stroke recovery service must be saved
A retired Torquay hotelier who was “floundering” after having a stroke has hit out at the decision to axe the Stroke Association Stroke Recovery Service which helped him and his wife cope.
Bob Perrin and his wife Lesley say they felt “abandoned” when he came out of hospital struggling to understand and deal with the effects of the stroke.
Bob, 70, and Lesley, 64 are devastated that NHS Devon
Stroke survivor’s petition to save ‘vital’ Devon service backed by more than 1,500 people
More than 1,500 people have signed a Devon stroke survivor’s petition to save the service which supported him and thousands of others in the county after their strokes.
The Stroke Association’s Devon Stroke Recovery Service is being forced to close because NHS Devon and Plymouth City Council have said they will no longer fund it.
The charity’s service helps people to rebuild confidence and
Plymouth mum’s stroke spotted thanks to daughter’s aircrew training: Emotional video captures bond between them
A Plymouth mum and her daughter who raised the alarm when she spotted her having a stroke have shared their story in an emotional video on Facebook.
Vaishali Phippen, 55, daughter Renée, 25, want to raise awareness of the signs to look out for and the support available for stroke survivors from the Stroke Association.
The video, by Renée’s partner Tom, is on her Facebook page.
It was
Stroke Association urges runners in Devon to make a resolution that counts
The Stroke Association is encouraging people to make a pledge which counts, and take part in a 5k,10k or 15k Resolution Run on 27 February 2016 at Escot Saint Mary’s Park.
The event is one of 28 fundraising Resolution Runs taking place across the UK this spring. These runs provide the perfect motivation to get in shape after Christmas, while helping to conquer stroke.
Amy Spencer from the St
Unearthed helps to raise awareness of Stroke during Action on Stroke Month
A play set in the West Country, Unearthed, will be helping to raise awareness of the impact of stroke during Action on Stroke month. The Production from Folio Theatre will be touring across the South West throughout the month of May.
Local Stroke survivor Richard encourages everyone to join him and Step Out for stroke
Local Stroke Survivor Richard Spanswick from Plymouth is asking everyone to join him and other stroke survivors to Step Out for Stroke on the 6th June 2015. The event is a fundraising walk perfect for the whole family that will be taking place at Plymouth Hoe.
Theatre Royal Plymouth checks its Blood Pressure
The team from the Stroke Association in Plymouth joined the backstage and front of house staff at the Theatre Royal Plymouth to raise awareness of stroke and give a free blood pressure check to all staff. The visit was part of the charity’s Know Your Blood Pressure campaign.
Beverly takes up Inca challenge for her sister Georgie
Beverly Salt, from Bristol, will be embarking on the challenge of her lifetime, on the 16th March 2015. Beverly will be walking the Inca Trail over four days to raise money for the Stroke Association and Your Voice, a local support group, run by her sister Georgie & fellow stroke survivor Paul Barnes for Stroke Survivors in Devon.
Darren urges people in the South West to act FAST
The Stroke Association today launches a new initiative to help more people affected by stroke receive emergency medical treatment. The charity is calling for people across the South West to support the FAST Forward campaign by learning the signs of a stroke and sharing the message to help save more lives.
Romantic couple from Seaton receive regional recognition
David McDonough, 55, has been awarded a Life After Stroke
certificate from the Stroke Association in recognition for his bravery in
coming to terms with the effects of stroke.
David’s wife, Valerie, was also recognised with a Life After
Stroke certificate in honour of the support she has given David throughout his
recovery. The East Devon couple were presented with their certificates
Buckfastleigh resident urges the community to step out
Tracey Kibby, 34, from Buckfastleigh, Devon is calling on residents in Plymouth and the surrounding areas to take part in the Stroke Association’s Step out for Stroke event on Saturday 07 June at2.00pm at The Hoe, Plymouth. The fundraising walk is part ofAction on Stroke Month, where the Stroke Association aims to promote stroke awareness and prevention as well as raise vital funds for the ch