Thousands of stroke survivors in Northern Ireland deserted after leaving hospital (Omagh)
Shocking new figures reveal that more than half (59%) of stroke survivors in Northern Ireland feel they did not receive enough support with their recovery.
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Postcode lottery leaves West Midland’s stroke survivors deserted after leaving hospital
Shocking new figures reveal huge differences in the support available for stroke survivors across the UK when they leave hospital. Northern Ireland props up the bottom of the league table(i) as the area with the least amount of support available for local populations.
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Thousands of stroke survivors in Northern Ireland deserted after leaving hospital
Shocking new figures reveal that more than half (59%) of stroke survivors in Northern Ireland feel they did not receive enough support with their recovery.
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Postcode lottery leaves North West stroke survivors deserted after leaving hospital
Shocking new figures reveal huge differences in the support available for stroke survivors across the UK when they leave hospital. Northern Ireland props up the bottom of the league table(i) as the area with the least amount of support available for local populations.
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Postcode lottery leaves North West stroke survivors deserted after leaving hospital
Shocking new figures reveal huge differences in the support available for stroke survivors across the UK when they leave hospital. Northern Ireland props up the bottom of the league table(i) as the area with the least amount of support available for local populations.
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Postcode lottery leaves thousands of stroke survivors deserted after leaving hospital
Press release to accompany a report showing a postcode lottery for rehabilitation services in the UK, with only 41% of stroke survivors in Northern Ireland reporting they received enough support post-hospital. The Stroke Association are calling for the national clinical guidelines for stroke rehab to be accessible for all stroke survivors. World Stroke Day (29th October 2019) story.
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Postcode lottery leaves thousands of stroke survivors deserted after leaving hospital
Shocking new figures reveal huge differences in the support available for stroke survivors across the UK when they leave hospital
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Local stroke survivor urges Worcester residents to get baking for the Stroke Association
Mary and her husband Richard, who is a stroke survivor from Worcester, are calling on local residents to Give a Hand and Bake to raise funds for the Stroke Association.
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Cheshire woman lucky to be alive following extremely rare stroke
A woman from Cheshire, who had an extremely rare type of blood clot that led to a stroke, was told by consultants she was extremely lucky to survive.
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Teen stroke survivor’s family urges residents to support the Stroke Association
Elly Milton, a 19 year old stroke survivor from Murdishaw, and her family are inviting local residents to come along to a Give a Hand and Bake event, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
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Art after stroke: exhibition showcases the work of local stroke survivors
Inspirational art work created by stroke survivors from across Sheffield will be on public display at the Harland Cafe on John Street, Sheffield throughout October.
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Trapped and Terrified: Over 1 million stroke survivors’ recoveries under threat
More than one million(i) stroke survivors (89%) live in fear of having another stroke and are scared to go out alone (79%), leaving them afraid for their recovery (79%) in the aftermath of their stroke, according to a leading national charity. The Stroke Association’s startling new findings(ii) show how people’s recoveries are under threat from fear itself.
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All-Ireland research aims to reduce number of repeat strokes
Researchers from both sides of the Irish border have joined together in a large trial that looks at whether an inexpensive medication, already used to treat other conditions, could help prevent those who have already had a stroke from having a further stroke.
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Trapped and Terrified: Over 1 million stroke survivors’ recoveries under threat
More than one million(i) stroke survivors (89%) live in fear of having another stroke and are scared to go out alone (79%), leaving them afraid for their recovery (79%) in the aftermath of their stroke, according to a leading national charity. The Stroke Association’s startling new findings(ii) show how people’s recoveries are under threat from fear itself.
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Trapped and Terrified: Over 1 million stroke survivors’ recoveries under threat
More than one million(i) stroke survivors (89%) live in fear of having another stroke and are scared to go out alone (79%), leaving them afraid for their recovery (79%) in the aftermath of their stroke, according to a leading national charity. The Stroke Association’s startling new findings(ii) show how people’s recoveries are under threat from fear itself.
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Trapped and Terrified: Over 1 million stroke survivors’ recoveries under threat
More than one million stroke survivors live in fear of having another stroke and are scared to go out alone, leaving them afraid for their recovery, the Stroke Association has found
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Avril Drummond announced as Stroke Association trustee
The Stroke Association has appointed Professor Avril Drummond to its board of trustees.
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Carers at breaking point: UK stroke carers go without vital support
One in five (19%) people caring for stroke survivors have not accessed any form of help after their lives were turned upside down overnight, according to new figures published today by the Stroke Association.
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Worcester man loses five stone while recovering from life-changing stroke
Martin Hayes, 59, lost five stone during seven months of recovery in hospital, following a severe stroke in March 2018. He now wants to carry on losing weight and inspire others to do the same.
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Gofalwyr ger y torbwynt: Gofalwyr strôc yn y DU yn gwneud heb gymorth hanfodol
Yn ôl ffigurau newydd a gyhoeddwyd heddiw gan y Gymdeithas Strôc, nid yw un o bob pump (19%) o bobl sy’n gofalu am oroeswyr strôc wedi cael unrhyw fath o gymorth ar ôl i’w bywydau gael eu troi ben i waered dros nos.
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