Stroke Association launches new pilot service in Bedford
The Stroke Association has launched a new pilot service in Bedford to help local stroke survivors rebuild their lives after a stroke.
Topics: Disability
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Stafford woman tackles 10k for the Stroke Association in memory of mum
Lisa Goodwin from Stafford will take on the Stafford 10k on Sunday 25 September, to mark 11 years to the day that she lost her mother to a stroke.
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Wirral woman makes a splash for the Stroke Association
Stroke Association fundraiser Lauren Curry, from the Wirral, is gearing up for one of her toughest challenges yet: an eight mile swim across Lake Bala in Wales.
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Evesham stroke support group calls out for new members
An Evesham stroke group is calling out for new members to join them and help provide local stroke survivors with vital support.
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Kidderminster woman tackles Great Birmingham Run for the Stroke Association
Hayley Brooks, 28, from Kidderminster, will take on the Great Birmingham Run on Sunday 16 October 2016 to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
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Brothers tackle 133 miles for the Stroke Association
Two brothers have completed a 133 mile run on the North Downs Way, from Farnham to Dover, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
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Dedicated son continues family fundraising tradition in memory of his father
A local Sandhurst fundraiser is set to push a two tonne helicopter across Kent with a group of friends and family to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
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Stroke is largely preventable, with hypertension confirmed as biggest risk factor, according to INTERSTROKE, a global study
Dr Shamim Quadir, Research Communications Manager at the Stroke Association said:
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Celebrities including James Norton and Julian Fellowes call for A New Era for Stroke
War and Peace stars James Norton and Jessie Buckley, Downtown Abbey creator Julian Fellowes, and BBC Radio One DJ Greg James are among over 11,000 people who have signed a Stroke Association petition calling for a new national stroke strategy for England.
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Staff at Claire’s Europe climb to fundraising success for the Stroke Association
A team of 18 members of staff from Claire’s Europe in Birmingham scaled the Yorkshire Three Peaks on Friday 08 July, and raised £3,160 in vital funds for the Stroke Association.
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Kidderminster student goes the extra mile for the Stroke Association
Jacq Bennett, 19 from Kidderminster, is preparing to take on five half marathons in five days to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association, after losing his uncle to a stroke.
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Comment in response to Scottish Stroke Care Audit report, 2016
Andrea Cail, Director Scotland, Stroke Association said:
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Life After Stroke Centre gears up for driving assessment event
The Regional Driving Assessment Centre has teamed up with the Stroke Association to help local stroke survivors get back in the driving seat.
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Royal Mail and Stroke Association delivering better health
The Stroke Association is celebrating reaching a milestone in their charity partnership with the Royal Mail.
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The Stroke Association calls on Yorkshire runners to help conquer stroke
The Stroke Association is appealing to runners in Yorkshire to help conquer stroke, by joining the charity’s team at the Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon on Sunday 09 October.
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Nelson Steps out for Stroke
More than 50 Nelson residents stepped out on Saturday 25 June at the Stroke Association’s Step out for Stroke event, to raise vital funds for the charity.
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Nantwich Steps out for Stroke
More than 80 Nantwich residents stepped out on Saturday 04 June at the Stroke Association’s Step out for Stroke event, and raised more than £1,000 for the charity in the process.
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The Wavelength Project presents: Reflecting Nature at the Royal Exchange
Award-winning multimedia artist and stroke survivor Mark Ware is bringing his latest art exhibition to Manchester, as part of the European City of Science 2016.
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James Norton joins London cyclists in fundraising success for the Stroke Association
Happy Valley TV star, James Norton was joined by over a thousand people to cycle across London at the Stroke Association’s annual cycling event: Thames Bridges Bike Ride.
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Wombourne librarian thanks the Stroke Association and The Goodlife Project
A Wombourne librarian has praised the Stroke Association for potentially saving her from a life-changing stroke thanks to support from their Long Term Conditions Project.
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