Stroke Association

Stilton stroke survivor takes a Step Out for Stroke in Ferry Meadows

2 June 2017 15:18

A local stroke survivor from Stilton is set to take part in the Stroke Association’s Step Out for Stroke event in Ferry Meadows on Saturday 17 June.

South Bradford Golf Club tees off for the Stroke Association

1 June 2017 11:57

South Bradford Golf Club has raised more than £1,400 for the Stroke Association, after holding a series of fundraising events for the charity.

Survivors take a Step Out for Stroke in St Helens

1 June 2017 10:44

The Stroke Association is hosting a Step out for Stroke walk at Taylor Park, St Helens, at 11am on Thursday 22 June.

Local stroke choir Makes May Purple in Lancashire

1 June 2017 10:34

Stroke survivors and carers from the Stroke Association’s Pennine Lancs Stroke Choir have been celebrating Make May Purple for stroke, with a series of musical events across Lancashire.

Dagenham stroke survivor takes a Step Out for Stroke in Valentines Park

30 May 2017 15:32

A local stroke survivor from Dagenham is set to take part in the Stroke Association’s Step Out for Stroke event in Valentines Park on Saturday 03 June.

Cornwall family urges parents and families to spot the signs of stroke in children

24 May 2017 09:27

The Marsh family is urging parents and young people in Cornwall to learn about the signs of childhood stroke as a new guideline for parents launches today.

Surrey family urges parents and families to spot the signs of stroke in children

24 May 2017 09:23

A family are urging parents and young people in Surrey to learn about the signs of childhood stroke as a new guideline for parents launches today.

Oxford family urges parents and families to spot the signs of stroke in children

24 May 2017 09:19

The Redfern family is urging parents and young people in Oxford to learn about the signs of childhood stroke as a new guideline for parents launches today.

Royal College of Paediatric and Child Health and the Stroke Association launch new childhood stroke guidelines

24 May 2017 00:01

Families speak of ‘devastating effects’ of strokes in children as new guidelines launch to help healthcare professionals and parents spot the signs and improve long-term care

Survivors take a Step Out for Stroke in Sandringham

23 May 2017 13:59

Over 120 stroke survivors and Sandringham residents raised almost £1,600 for the Stroke Association, by taking part in the charity’s Step out for Stroke walk in Sandringham Estate, on Saturday 20 May.
Louise Everett, Fundraiser at the Stroke Association, said: “The local community really helped us to make this an event to remember and we’re delighted with the turnout and amount raised. We’re ve

Survivors take a Step Out for Stroke in Rufford Abbey

23 May 2017 13:38

The Stroke Association is hosting a Step out for Stroke walk at Rufford Abbey Country Park at 12pm on Sunday 11 June.

Survivors take a Step Out for Stroke in Chester

22 May 2017 15:50

Around 60 stroke survivors and Chester residents raised almost £1,600 for the Stroke Association, by taking part in the charity’s Step out for Stroke walk in Grosvenor Park, Chester on Saturday 20 May.

Survivors take a Step Out for Stroke in Crewe

22 May 2017 14:22

The Stroke Association is hosting a Step out for Stroke walk at Queens Park, Crewe, at 2pm on Sunday 11 June.

Bristol stroke survivor prepares for gruelling marathon challenge

22 May 2017 12:36

A Bristol stroke survivor is preparing to tackle a seven day, six-stage, 230km race through the Jungles of Peru, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.

A third of all stroke survivors could develop dementia within five years

20 May 2017 08:00

This dementia awareness week, three of the UK’s leading health charities have highlighted that one in ten stroke survivors (10 per cent) are expected to develop dementia within a year of having their stroke, increasing to a third (32 per cent) within 5 years.(1)