Colne volunteer receives regional recognition
A volunteer from Colne has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of more than 10 years of support for stroke survivors.
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Father’s stroke inspires Worcester son to tackle the Stroke Association Christmas run
A Tenbury Wells son will tackle the Stroke Association’s Santa Scramble and Elf Trail on Sunday 14 December, for his dad who had a devastating stroke in 2012.
Jake Yarranton, 22, a production assistant and cameraman at Hayfisher Productions, was inspired to sign up for the Santa Scramble and Elf Trail after his father Dean Yarranton had a stroke at the age of 49.
Dean worked with his -
Inspiring stroke survivor receive regional recognition
A Fobbing stroke survivor has been awarded a Highly Commended Life After Stroke certificate from the Stroke Association.
John Mealand, 68, had a major stroke in 1998 which left him with left side paralysis, and in a wheelchair. John was forced to leave his job as an electronics engineer, and was cared for by his wife as he worked on his rehabilitation.
After a lot of dedication and de -
Suffolk stroke survivor receives regional recognition
A fundraiser from Suffolk has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of her courage and determination.
Mother of two, Tracy Hanratta, 48, a receptionist from Bury St Edmunds received her award on Friday 7 November. Tracy’s grandfather had a devastating stroke in October 2012, and sadly passed away. This is when Tracy took it upon her -
Dukinfield stroke survivor and fundraiser receives regional recognition
A stroke survivor from Dukinfield has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of her fundraising to support other stroke survivors.
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Stroke survivor finds her voice to perform with charity choir
A stroke survivor from Stalybridge has found her voice again, to perform with the Stroke Association’s Community Choir and mark World Stroke Day.
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The UK will fail to meet international commitments to reduce deaths from preventable diseases – Richmond Group
The Richmond Group of Charities has called for a national plan for health improvement to meet the World Health Organisation’s target of reducing preventable deaths by 25% by 2025. A new report 'What is preventing progress?' says local and national government, the NHS, public services, the private sector, charities and patients must work together to put prevention first.
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Baroness Brady launches nation-wide search for Life After Stroke stars
Baroness Brady, politician, businesswoman and star of The Apprentice, is launching a nation-wide search for inspiring stroke survivors, carers and volunteers to take part in the Stroke Association’s 2015 Life After Stroke Awards sponsored by the TONI & GUY Charitable Foundation.
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Royal Mail employee takes to the skies for the Stroke Association
Royal Mail Deputy Manager, Carl Bell from Cheadle Hulme, is set to reach new heights on Saturday 08 November, when he zip slides across the AJ Bell Stadium to raise funds for the Stroke Association.
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Liverpool stroke survivor receives regional recognition
A stroke survivor from Liverpool has bounced back with banter and received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of his courage and determination
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Crewe stroke survivor receives regional recognition
A musical stroke survivor from Crewe has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of her courage and determination.
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Littleborough stroke survivor receives regional recognition
A stroke survivor from Littleborough has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of her courage and determination.
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Oldham stroke survivor and volunteer receives regional recognition
A stroke survivor from Oldham has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of his courage and support for other stroke survivors.
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Sunderland stroke survivors enjoy art therapy thanks to donation from daughter in law
A local art workshop project for stroke survivors in Sunderland, has launched in the area, after a generous donation from a stroke survivor’s daughter-in-law.
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Stroke survivors showcased talent in live performance for World Stroke Day
ITV and C4 star Kim Woodburn teamed up with the Stroke Association and Liverpool stroke survivors, to host a creative arts showcase and mark World Stroke Day on Wednesday 29 October.
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Diane Parish fronts Stroke Association fundraising film
Diane Parish introduces new fundraising film about women and stroke
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UK women unaware of their stroke risk, new poll reveals
A new survey reveals that many women are unaware of their stroke risk, and wrongly believe the condition could never happen to them.
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Grandparent’s stroke inspires Peterborough sisters to walk over 27 hours for stroke
Peterborough sisters Emily (20) and Hayley (24) Shipton dubbed as ‘Team Blister Sisters’ raised £2,100 for the Stroke Association after completing the 100km Thames Path Challenge, walking over 27 hours non-stop from Putney to Henley to raise vital funds for the charity.
The sisters started the walk on Saturday 13 September, and completed the walk on Sunday in memory of their Nan who pas -
Stroke Association pays tribute to Lynda Bellingham OBE
Joe Korner, Director of External Affairs at the Stroke Association pays tribute to actress, broadcaster and charity supporter Lynda Bellingham OBE
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Stroke Association statement on latest Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) report
The SSNAP report contains data for stroke patients admitted to and stroke patients discharged from inpatient care between 1 April and 30 June 2014.This latest report shows that six stroke services scored an ‘A’ overall for the quality of care they provide for patients.
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