Stroke Association response to the Spring Budget 2023
Spring budget 2023: "The workforce retention measures announced today are not enough to address the severe vacancy issues affecting stroke care right now."
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Local man takes on The Three Peaks with friends
Cammy McKinnell, 37 from Troon is scaling the three highest peaks in Scotland, England & Wales for charity with eleven of his friends.
The challenge will take place on Friday 21st Saturday 22nd April, seeing them scale the three highest peaks of Scotland (Ben Nevis), England (Scafell Pike) and Wales (Snowdon) - all within 24 hours! The challenge involves a total hiking distance of 37km (2 -
Stroke Association response to NHSE's Plan to Recover Urgent and Emergency Care Services
Juliet Bouverie OBE, Chief Executive of the Stroke Association said: “Today’s Recovery Plan comes at a crucial time - our urgent and emergency services are in crisis. Stroke patients regularly wait hours for an ambulance and we’ve seen a devastating deterioration in stroke standards. The Stroke Association has continuously raised concerns that this is putting stroke patients’ lives and recover -
Campaigners raise alarm over Scotland’s high stroke numbers
Responding to the latest annual Scottish Stroke Figures, the Stroke Association has expressed concern that people in Scotland are much more likely to have a stroke than those in the rest of the UK.
The latest data from Public Health Scotland suggests that the incidence rate for stroke (adjusted for age and sex) has decreased by just 2.4% since 2012/13.
John Watson, Associate Director for the -
Somerset stroke survivor urges people to check for ‘silent condition’ which can cause serious strokes
A stroke survivor from Wells is backing a charity’s plea for people to carry out a simple test on themselves in case they have a ‘silent condition’ which could cause a serious stroke.
The Stroke Association is urging people to mark Stroke Prevention Day on Thursday, 12 January, by checking their own pulse to make sure it’s not irregular.
Rick Hein’s stroke was caused by atrial fibrillation o -
Surrey stroke survivor urges people to check for ‘silent condition’ which can cause serious strokes
A stroke survivor from Hersham is backing a charity’s plea for people to carry out a simple test on themselves in case they have a ‘silent condition’ which could cause a serious stroke.
Michelle O’Connell’s stroke was caused by atrial fibrillation or ‘AF’, where the heart beats with an irregular rhythm. When this happens, the heart won’t empty all of the blood out of its chambers with every bea -
Almost two in three people don’t know that an irregular heartbeat is a major cause of / Nid yw bron i ddau o bob tri o bobl yn gwybod bod curiad calon afreolaidd yn un o brif achosion strociau.
Stroke Association urges people to test themselves for ‘silent’ condition, Atrial Fibrillation
The Stroke Association and BBC Morning Live’s Dr Punam Krishan are urging people to check for a ‘silent condition’ which is one of the leading causes of serious strokes, after a survey showed that few are aware of the link.
It is estimated that around half a million people are living with undiagnos -
Marlow stroke survivor urges people to check for ‘silent condition’ which can cause serious strokes
“I’d urge people to do the pulse test and if it seems to be irregular get it diagnosed, especially if they know that AF is in the family history."
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Devon stroke survivor urges people to check for ‘silent condition’ which can cause serious strokes
A stroke survivor from Bideford is backing a charity’s plea for people to carry out a simple test on themselves in case they have a ‘silent condition’ which could cause a serious stroke.
The Stroke Association is urging people to mark Stroke Prevention Day on Thursday 12 January by checking their own pulse to make sure it’s not irregular.
Ian Murdoch’s stroke was caused by atrial fibrillatio -
St Leonards stroke survivor urges people to check for ‘silent condition’ which can cause serious strokes
“I had never heard of AF. The valves in my heart are messing about, they don’t pump properly."
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Stroke Association response to December 2022 ambulance data
More than 36,000 people who called 999 in December 2022 with emergencies including suspected stroke waited over three and a half hours (03:41:48) for an ambulance, today’s (12.01.23) figures show.
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County Down stroke survivor urges people to check for ‘silent condition’ which can cause serious strokes
County Down stroke survivor urges people to check for ‘silent condition’ which can cause serious strokes
A stroke survivor from County Down is backing a charity’s plea for people to carry out a simple test on themselves in case they have a ‘silent condition’ which could cause a serious stroke.
Paul Mclean had atrial fibrillation or ‘AF’, where the heart beats with an irregular rhythm. When t -
Stroke Prevention Day 2023: Almost three in four people don’t know that an irregular heartbeat is a major cause of strokes
Stroke Prevention Day is Thursday 12 January 2023
Stroke Association urges people to check themselves for ‘silent’ condition, Atrial Fibrillation
The Stroke Association and BBC Morning Live’s Dr Punam Krishan are urging people to check for a ‘silent condition’ which is one of the leading causes of serious strokes, after a survey showed that few are aware of the link.
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Stroke Association response to the scheduled industrial action in the health service
We are concerned about hugely pressured working conditions in the NHS, staff shortages, and the retention and burnout issues affecting the current workforce.
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Cornwall stroke survivors offered help to face emotional difficulties
Stroke survivors in Cornwall who are struggling to cope with its often overwhelming emotional aftermath are now being helped by a new service provided by the Stroke Association.
In Cornwall, more than 1,000 people have a stroke each year and there are more than 14,000 people living with the effects of stroke.
The charity’s research suggests that three-quarters of stroke survivors experience -
Cornwall Emotional Support Service helped stroke survivor Dave and his mum Jackie start to cope
“It helped me think about how to let out my anger and frustration which is a huge part of the healing process,” – stroke survivor Dave Parkyn
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A mistake to cut funding for life-enhancing stroke treatment
Health charities and NHS clinicians have united in a call for the Scottish Government to reverse a cut to the funding of a vital stroke treatment that significantly reduces long-term disability.
More than 150 stroke clinicians have backed a call from charities Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) and the Stroke Association for the reinstatement of £7m to the national thrombectomy service f -
Three quarters of stroke survivors spend less time socialising following their stroke: Survey reveals devastating social impact of stroke
Almost three quarters (73%) of stroke survivors spend less or no time socialising with their families and friends since their stroke, highlighting the devastating and often hidden social impact of stroke. Moreover, four out of five (83%) stroke survivors spend less or no time on their hobbies and four in five (79%) have given up a hobby altogether.
The Stroke Association and Buzz Bingo are toda -
Jersey stroke survivor fears islanders are missing out on a ‘miracle treatment’ which saved her life
“I am alive because of having a thrombectomy and I want to be the voice to let the right people know that you can be saved by having it.”
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Bath and North East Somerset stroke survivors offered benefits advice as costs soar
Stroke survivors in Bath and North East Somerset are being offered free benefits advice to help them cope with the financial impact of their stroke.
A new partnership will see the Stroke Association refer stroke survivors and carers to Citizens Advice - Bath and North East Somerset and comes as soaring inflation means that making ends meet is getting even harder.
The service includes checkin
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