Heather Cooper, 49 from Fetcham, had a stroke in October last year and believes the FAST Test could have saved her life. Mia, Heather’s 13 year old daughter, recognised the FAST Symptoms when her Mum showed her that she couldn’t lift her arm. Mia knew straight away that her Mum had a stroke, and told her Dad to call 999.
Simon Batsman, 20, from Winchester in the South of England had a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) otherwise known as a mini-stroke, in February 2013 and believes the FAST Test could have saved his life.
The Stroke Association is offering people the chance to make a pledge which counts and take part in a 5k,10k or 15k Resolution Run in Lydiard Park, Swindon on the 22nd March 2015 This is one of over 20 Resolution Runs taking place across the UK. These fun events provide the perfect motivation to get back in shape and support a vital cause.
The Stroke Association is challenging people to face their fears and walk bare foot across a Firewalk.The heated fundraising event will take place in Millennium Square, Bristol on the 27th February 2015.
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.
Stroke survivor Keith Ridley, 52, from Nottingham is hoping he’ll be able to get behind the wheel again after receiving one of the Stroke Association’s Life after Stroke Grants, thanks to funding by Royal Mail Group.
In June 2014, after a normal day at work, Keith felt overwhelmingly tired. Putting his tiredness down to a long day, he decided to go up to bed and said goodnight to his wife. It w
The Stroke Association’s Merseyside Life After Stroke Group is inviting local residents to a fun filled evening at Maghull Town Hall, to help raise vital funds for the support group.
A young stroke survivor from Withernsea has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of his courage and selflessness.
The Stroke Association today launches a new initiative to help more people affected by stroke receive emergency medical treatment.
A young volunteer from Appleby has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of his support for local stroke survivors.
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 Shropshire to support the FAST Forward campaign by learning the signs of a stroke and sharing the message to help save more lives.
The FAST Test identifies the three most common symptoms of a stroke or mini-stroke and the ri
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 Staffordshire to support the FAST Forward campaign by learning the signs of a stroke and sharing the message to help save more lives.
The FAST Test identifies the three most common symptoms of a stroke or mini-stroke and the
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 Hillingdon to support the FAST Forward campaign by learning the signs of a stroke and sharing the message to help save more lives.
The FAST Test identifies the three most common symptoms of a stroke or mini-stroke and the rig
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 Croydon to support the FAST Forward campaign by learning the signs of a stroke and sharing the message to help save more lives.
The FAST Test identifies the three most common symptoms of a stroke or mini-stroke and the right
The Stroke Association in the West Midlands have launched a new support project in the Cannock and Stafford communities for stoke survivors and their families.
The volunteers, also known as ‘Neighbourhood Information Champions’, are providing telephone-based information and support to stroke survivors and people with long term conditions in the area.
The Neighbourhood Information Champions
A stroke survivor was guest of honour at the official opening of the Vision Express store in the Ladysmith Centre in Ashton-under-Lyne on Saturday.
The annual ‘Act FAST’ campaign launches to highlight the symptoms of stroke
The seventh report from the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) data shows that 13 stroke services scored an ‘A’ overall for the quality of care they provide for patients. The report relates to patients admitted between July and September 2014. The results are available online at the SSNAP Results Portal.
A stroke survivor officially opened the Vision Express store on Dalton Road, Barrow-in-Furness on Saturday.
Local stroke survivors, carers, volunteers and health professionals are in perfect pitch once more as the Stroke Association’s Community Choir re-launches in Manchester.
