Guernsey stroke survivor will tackle half marathon for the Stroke Association to say thanks for their huge support
“The Stroke Association were a huge support to me and my family, at a time of immense struggle and uncertainty."
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Stirling sisters honour mum by raising more than £20k for Stroke Association
Sisters Kirsty and Shirley Macgowan remember when their mum died of a stroke with immense sadness. She was only 62 and seemed well, from keeping fit and healthy. In fact, she had been out on her bike the day before she had a stroke.
That was 23rd July 2008, and they still feel their mum, Molly’s loss keenly. The sisters say, “Mum's stroke was so sudden and unexpected - it made us realise how li
Roll-out of video triage could transform stroke care and save lives, urges new Stroke Association report
Use of technology such as prehospital video triage (PVT) could transform stroke care and boost survival rates of the UK’s fourth leading cause of death, according to the Stroke Association’s new report which comes ahead of the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan.
The Stroke Association has today launched Unlocking potential:
a bold vision for stroke care in England. The charity’s report highl
Vital Isle of Wight stroke support service returns to island after new NHS funding
The reinstatement of the service is part of an agreement which ensures stroke survivors across the whole area covered by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight have access to support from the charity.
Stroke survivors across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to benefit from Stroke Association support thanks to new agreement
This builds on the success of a support service which NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight has already been funding in other areas.
André’s chopped locks raise over £1,000 for Stroke Association Jersey
The Stroke Association helped so much with getting my father home, having support and being able to regain his confidence.
Stroke Association expanding Scotland outreach to get help to more communities
The Stroke Association has received an award from The National Lottery Community Fund – made possible by National Lottery players – to expand its work supporting people affected by stroke in Scotland.
Blood pressure check could save your life, says Oxford stroke survivor
“Had I known I had high blood pressure it would have been treated earlier and I might never have had the stroke."
Blood pressure check could save your life, says Haslemere stroke survivor
"if you are of African or Caribbean origin you may have a higher risk of stroke than other people in the UK."
Blood pressure check could save your life, says Bexhill stroke survivor
"It doesn’t matter how old you are, just check your blood pressure."
Blood pressure check could save your life, says Margate stroke survivor
"People think that ‘nothing’s going to happen to me’ and then bang!”
Blood pressure check could save your life says Bristol stroke survivor
"Having these quick and easy checks could save your life."
Strokes rising in younger people, but 90% of strokes preventable
The Scottish Stroke Statistics published today1 (Tuesday, 28 January) are a sobering reminder that Scotland’s record for stroke is deteriorating, the Stroke Association warns.
Stroke Association steps in to keep vital Devon stroke support service going
Stroke Association has agreed to provide interim funding for 15 months after receiving a commitment from NHS Devon to work together to find a long-term solution.
Stroke survivors share their stories in art installations unveiled at Northern Ireland hospitals
Families and loved ones affected by stroke in Northern Ireland will be able to find out about the information, support and advice in their area thanks to a new hospital initiative from the Stroke Association.
Ambulance delays mustn’t stop stroke patients from getting lifechanging treatments this winter, says the Stroke Association
Stroke patients need timely access to vital and lifechanging treatments despite the expected difficulties the winter months will bring for the NHS, calls the Stroke Association.
Today’s NHS England data1shows that November’s average response time for category 2 ambulance calls, which includes stroke, was 42 minutes and 26 seconds - the longest so far this year. In October, the average response
Charities Join Forces to Demand Access to Life Changing Stroke Treatment for All Scots
Scotland trails Ukraine in thrombectomy procedures in 2023 (1) About 1 in 7 of those who needed life changing procedure in Scotland in 2023 got it (2) Thrombectomy reduces the likelihood of a stroke survivor living with severe disability (3) It is one of the most cost-effective treatments in all of medicine, saving the health and care system £47,000 per patient over a five-year period (4)
In-hospital stroke care provision has not improved enough over the last 10 years, says the Stroke Association
Thousands of stroke patients are missing out on lifechanging treatment and support as vital elements of in-hospital stroke care have declined over the last decade amidst increased waiting times, warns the Stroke Association.
Despite promising progress in some vital areas and the dedication of an overstretched workforce, the current healthcare ecosystem doesn’t appropriately support the 90,000 p
Past, Present and Uncertain Future of Stroke Care in Scotland
By Professor Terry Quinn, David Cargill Chair in Geriatric Medicine and Honorary Consultant Physician in Stroke and Geriatric Medicine at University of Glasgow. His article was first published in The Times Scotland.
As a junior doctor in the early 2000s, I decided to work in Scotland specialising in stroke-care. This was for two reasons, firstly I could see that stroke was common in Scotland, e
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