Regions: Down (Downshire)

12 April 2017 14:16

"My son’s FAST action saved my life” – County Down stroke survivor urges people to act FAST

Stroke survivor Gerard McClean, from Kilcoo, County Down, is joining the Stroke Association in calling for people across Northern Ireland to be more aware of the early warning signs of stroke, and to share the FAST message to help save more lives.

14 May 2014 09:52

Lisburn stroke survivor wins Art accolade at Northern Ireland Life After Stroke Awards

58 year old Hilary Palmer from Lisburn received the Award for Creative Arts at the recent Northern Ireland Life After Stroke Awards which took place in the Stormont Hotel, Belfast as part of Action on Stroke month.
Health Minister Edwin Poots, Government and Health representatives honoured the achievements of stroke survivors, their carers and supporters at the event. Local celebrities al