The Stroke Association will mark World Stroke Day on Monday 26 October by hosting a Know Your Blood Pressure event at Bedford Guildhouse, and help prevent the biggest cause of stroke.
To coincide with World Stroke Day (Thursday 29 October), the Stroke Association will offer free blood pressure checks to visitors at Bedford Guildhouse on Harpur Street from 11:30am to 2pm. They’ll also provide in
Amanda Dewbery, 38, from Lowestoft, has completed a skydive from 10,000 feet, raising almost £600 for the Stroke Association.
The mum-of-five was inspired to conquer her fears and take the skies after her seven year old daughter Lily had a stroke in 2012 when she was just 4 years old. The stroke affected movement in Lily’s left hand side of her body. However, after three years of treatment, Lil
A new social group has launched in Burnley to provide support and guidance for stoke survivors and their families.
Alton resident Angus Igwe, who had a stroke at 54 years old, is challenging people across Hampshire to ‘Give a Hand’ to the Stroke Association.
The charity’s fundraising initiative ‘Give a Hand’ will see people across the UK complete an everyday activity using the hand they wouldn’t normally use from 26 October to 01 November 2015.
When Angus had a devastating stroke nine years ago, he was l
Peterborough resident Ian Simm, who had a stroke at 56, is challenging people across the East of England to ‘Give a Hand’ to the Stroke Association.
The charity’s fundraising initiative ‘Give a Hand’ will see people across the UK complete an everyday activity using the hand they wouldn’t normally use from 26 October to 01 November 2015.
When Ian had a stroke in 2009, he was told he would nev
Alexis Wieroniey, Deputy Director for Policy and Influencing at the Stroke Association comments on the latest Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) report which relates to treatment for patients admitted between April and June 2015.
The Stroke Association is calling on thrill-seekers to take part in the charity’s first ever Nightfall Zip Slide, from the roof of the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Arts.
Great British Bake Off star, Mel Giedroyc has written a letter to newspaper editors around the country showing her support for the 'Give a Hand' fundraising campaign for the Stroke Association.
Stratford-upon-Avon resident Megan Giglia, who had a stroke at27, is challenging people across the West Midlands to ‘Give a Hand’ to the Stroke Association.
The Stroke Association is calling for daredevils to walk barefoot across burning coals and raise vital funds at a Halloween firewalk at Hillsborough Arena, Sheffield.
A stroke survivor from Bromsgrove will overcome the challenges faced after her stroke to take to the stage in an M&Co Charity Fashion Show in aid of the Bromsgrove Lions.
A Bedminster stroke survivor is calling on people in Bristol to help him conquer a hopping mad challenge on Saturday 31 October at Kip Keino Stadium, to raise vital funds for Stroke Association.
Martin Mienczakowski, 31, is looking for a team of volunteers to witness his Guinness World Record attempt for the furthest distance travelled on a space hopper in twenty-four hours.
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Alex Husband, 44, from Leigh, has successfully completed a 3,000 mile long road motorcycle challenge around the UK mainland, raising £680 for the Stroke Association.
An estimated 1.4 million people in England have atrial fibrillation (AF) yet over a third of them are undiagnosed. Of the people who have been diagnosed, 31% are not being given anticoagulation treatment, as recommended by current NICE guidelines.
Green-fingered stroke survivors have overhauled the local community gardens at the Hollybush Inn in Brown Edge, while boosting their recovery from stroke.
A stroke survivor from Halesowen will take on the Great Birmingham Run on Sunday 18 October 2015, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
A Didcot mum will take on the Bristol 25 Bike Ride on Sunday 27 September 2015 to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
Zuzana Simpson, 40, from Didcot, was inspired to cycle the Bristol 25 after his her mum had a devastating stroke at the age of 41.
Zuzana said: “Mum’s stroke was a huge shock for the whole family. I was only seventeen at time doing my A-Levels and couldn’t comprehe
Harrogate resident and stroke survivor Charles Spencer, 64, is challenging people across Yorkshire to ‘Give a Hand’ to the Stroke Association.
Birmingham resident Helen Neylon, who had a stroke at 34, is challenging people across the West Midlands to ‘Give a Hand’ to the Stroke Association.
The charity’s fundraising initiative ‘Give a Hand’ will see people across the UK complete an everyday activity using the hand they wouldn’t normally use from 26 October to 01 November 2015.
Helen had a stroke in 2002 after a day of horse riding,
Merton resident Mike Roberts, who has survived two strokes in 2011 and 2013, is challenging people across London to ‘Give a Hand’ to the Stroke Association.
The charity’s fundraising initiative ‘Give a Hand’ will see people across the UK complete an everyday activity using the hand they wouldn’t normally use from 26 October to 01 November 2015.
Mike, 61, had his first stroke in 2011 whilst a
