Stroke rates soar among men and women in their 40s and 50s
The number of strokes occurring in people of working age has risen by a quarter over the past 15 years
Topics: Disability
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Gateshead Millenium Bridge turns purple to launch Action on Stroke Month
The award-winning Gateshead Millenium Bridge and Baltic Square lit up in purple on Friday 01 May, to celebrate the launch of Action on Stroke Month.
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Mosaic unveiling kicks of Action on Stroke Month at Blackpool Victoria Hospital
An inspirational mosaic created by stroke survivors was unveiled at Blackpool Victoria Hospital Stroke Unit on Friday 01 May, to mark the launch of Action on Stroke Month.
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TV star Kim Woodburn supports Step out for Stroke in Liverpool
ITV and C4 star Kim Woodburn will officially open the Stroke Association’s Step out for Stroke sponsored walking event in Croxteth Park, Liverpool on Saturday 09 May.
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Liverpool stroke survivors star in new exhibition to Make May Purple
Stroke survivors from Liverpool are the subjects of a powerful new photography exhibition, which will be displayed in the city during Action on Stroke Month.
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Buildings across Jersey light up purple for Action on Stroke Month
Fort Regent Dome, Mont Orgueil Castle and Victoria College in Jersey will all be lighting up purple during the month of May for Action on Stroke Month. The buildings have agreed to help raise awareness of stroke and join the Stroke Association to Make May Purple.
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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.
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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.
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Support for stroke survivors in Newton Aycliffe grows with launch of new group
A new support group for stroke survivors has launched in Newton Aycliffe, to help people in the area come to terms with a life after stroke.
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Wakefield stroke survivor completes London Marathon as Pink Lady® apple
A young mother and stroke survivor from Wakefield has successfully completed the 2015 Virgin Money London Marathon, dressed as a Pink Lady® apple to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
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Del and Linda take the ultimate leap for stroke survivor Fred
Two friends Linda Holland from Herne bay and Derek Dummer (Del) from Whitstabletook a massive leap on the 7th April 2015when they completed a skydive to raise funds for the Stroke Association. The pair were motivated to take on a major challenge after they saw the determination of their friend’s Dad, Fred Tugwell, who had a massive stroke last May.
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IFP Chief Executive takes on 100 mile cycle ride after stroke
Team Nick is at it again.
After raising over £50,000 last year from several fundraising challenges, Nick and Jo Cann are back on the road and training for the CARTEN 100 mile cycle ride.
Nick is on long term sick leave recovering from a stroke he had in March 2013. Following the stroke Nick has weakness on his right side and communication difficulties with his speech.
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Local stroke survivor and community come together for Step Out for Stroke
Richard Wright and his family, from Aylesbury, will be Stepping out for Stroke at a fundraising walk in Kingsbury Square on the 16th May 2015, just over two years after his stroke. The local community is also supporting the walk with Sainsbury providing water and bananas and St Mary’s Church opening its doors and laying on refreshments for participants, friends and family.
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Stanmore stroke survivor calls for volunteers in Middlesex
Today the Stroke Association is calling on the local community in Middlesex to volunteer at the charity’s biggest annual event of the year, the Thames Bridges Bike Ride, on Sunday 10 May.
Around 3,000 cyclists will hit the streets of London for the Thames Bridges Bike Ride, taking in capitals most iconic sights, whilst raising vital funds for the Stroke Association. The Stroke Association is l -
Misuse of the Act FAST campaign - Stroke Association comments
A Twitter account has misused the Act FAST campaign, comparing Ed Milliband to a stroke patient.
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Olympian Sharron Davies and local stroke survivor champion Step out for Stroke in Southampton
Sharron Davies MBE, Olympic swimmer and TV presenter, is joining a local stroke survivor to champion the Stroke Association’s 2015 Step out for Stroke. Sharron and Gloria are encouraging stroke survivors, their families, friends and supporters in Southampton to sign up to the sponsored walking event in East Park on the 6th June 2015.
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Royal Mail manager tackles London Marathon in memory of his mum
A Royal Mail manager from Widnes will take on the 2015 Virgin Money London Marathon on Sunday 26 April, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association in memory of his mother.
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Herne Bay resident takes on 8th Marathon at 80
80 year old Alan Dudney is getting ready to put his best foot forward as he takes on the Virgin Money London Marathon to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
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Plymouth Life Centre supports stroke survivors in their recovery
Plymouth Life Centre has given 20 Swim Vouchers to the Stroke Association to help stroke survivors with their recovery.
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Stroke Association calls for volunteers in South West London
Today the Stroke Association is calling on the local community in South West London to volunteer at the charity’s biggest annual event of the year, the Thames Bridges Bike Ride, on Sunday 10 May.
Around 3,000 cyclists will hit the streets of London for the Thames Bridges Bike Ride, taking in capitals most iconic sights, whilst raising vital funds for the Stroke Association. The Stroke Associat
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