Oxford stroke survivor Darren supports charity’s call that ‘survival is not enough’
“Life is so very precious. We don’t take a single day for granted anymore."
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Stroke Association welcomes promised thrombectomy timetable but calls for urgency
Responding to the World Stroke Day debate in the Scottish Parliament on 28 October 2026, Billy Alexander, Associate Director for the Stroke Association in Scotland, said:
“We welcome the announcement from Maree Todd MSP, Minister for Mental Wellbeing, Public Health, Sport, Alcohol and Drugs, that the Scottish Government intends to publish a roadmap for delivering a 24/7 national thrombectomy se -
Cornwall stroke survivor says emotional support from Stroke Association was vital to his recovery
A North Cornwall stroke survivor has told how he felt “overwhelmed” as he struggled to come to terms the emotional impact his stroke had on him.
Mike Knight, who lives near St Columb Major, also experienced ongoing fatigue, weakness and difficulties with memory, concentration and thinking. But it was the emotional effects that shocked him most.
"The impact of the stroke is something I would -
Bristol woman who had a stroke when she was eight months pregnant supports charity to highlight 'survival is not enough'
A Bristol woman who had a stroke when she was eight months pregnant is sharing her story ahead of World Stroke Day on Thursday 29 October, as part of a national campaign to spotlight the fragility of the brain and the life-changing impact a stroke can have on people of all ages.
Nisba Ahmed, was 29 when she had a stroke in 2011 ago. She is raising awareness of stroke as part of the Stroke Assoc -
Yeovil stroke survivor backs charity’s call that ‘survival is not enough’
A Yeovil man who had a stroke aged 36 is sharing his story for World Stroke Day on Thursday 29 October, as part of a national campaign to spotlight the fragility of the brain and the life-changing impact a stroke can have on people of all ages.
Steve D’Arcy is raising awareness of stroke as part of the Stroke Association’s ‘Survival Is Not Enough’ campaign.
Steve was far from what most peopl -
Gravesend stroke survivor supports charity’s call that ‘survival is not enough’
A stroke survivor from Gravesend is sharing their story ahead of World Stroke Day, as part of a national campaign to spotlight the fragility of the brain and the life-changing impact a stroke can have on people of all ages.
John Caphane, 50, had a stroke at home in earlier this year. He is raising awareness of stroke as part of the Stroke Association’s ‘Survival Is Not Enough’ campaign.
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Surrey woman who had stroke aged 18 supports charity’s call that ‘survival is not enough
A woman from Surrey who had a stroke when she was just 18 is sharing her story ahead of World Stroke Day, as part of a national campaign to spotlight the fragility of the brain and the life-changing impact a stroke can have on people of all ages.
Mia Bruce, who lives in Egham, is raising awareness of stroke as part of the Stroke Association’s ‘Survival Is Not Enough’ campaign.
Mia was a fit -
Portsmouth stroke survivor Jasmine backs charity’s call that ‘survival is not enough’
A Portsmouth woman who had a stroke aged 33 is sharing her story ahead of World Stroke Day on Thursday 29 October, as part of a national campaign to spotlight the fragility of the brain and the life-changing impact a stroke can have on people of all ages.
Jasmine Jackson is raising awareness of stroke as part of the Stroke Association’s ‘Survival Is Not Enough’ campaign.
When Jasmine had a s -
Hertfordshire Stroke Survivor Supports Charity To Highlight 'Survival is Not Enough'
A stroke survivor from Hertfordshire is sharing his story ahead of World Stroke Day, as part of a national campaign to spotlight the fragility of the brain and the life-changing impact a stroke can have on people of all ages.
Danny McCarron, 46, from Stevenage, was asleep at home in January 2022 when a stroke changed his life forever. Now, as part of the Stroke Association’s Survival Is Not Eno -
Barnet Stroke Survivor Supports Charity to Highlight ‘Survival is Not Enough’
A stroke survivor from Brent, is sharing their story ahead of World Stroke Day, as part of a national campaign to spotlight the fragility of the brain and the life-changing impact a stroke can have on people of all ages.
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Brixton Stroke Survivor Supports Charity to Highlight 'Survival is Not Enough'
A stroke survivor from Brixton, London, is sharing his story ahead of World Stroke Day, as part of a national campaign to spotlight the fragility of the brain and the life-changing impact a stroke can have on people of all ages.
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Rhondda Stroke survivor supports charity to highlight 'survival is not enough'
A stroke survivor from Pentre, is sharing their story ahead of World Stroke Day, as part of a national campaign to spotlight the fragility of the brain and the life-changing impact a stroke can have on people of all ages.
Ben Sims, 20, from the Rhondda in South Wales, is sharing his story as part of the Stroke Association’s ‘Survival Is Not Enough’ campaign, highlighting why surviving a stroke -
North Wales stroke survivor supports charity to highlight 'survival is not enough'
A stroke survivor who lives in Carmel near Holywell in North Wales, is sharing their story ahead of World Stroke Day, as part of a national campaign to spotlight the fragility of the brain and the life-changing impact a stroke can have on people of all ages.
Paul Marwing was 55 when he had a stroke in December 2021. At first, he thought the headache, nausea and overwhelming tiredness he was exp -
Harlow Stroke Survivor Supports Charity to Highlight 'Survival is Not Enough'
A stroke survivor from Harlow, is sharing their story ahead of World Stroke Day, as part of a national campaign to spotlight the fragility of the brain and the life-changing impact a stroke can have on people of all ages.
Belindah, a mother-of-one who was 38 when she had a stroke last September, is raising awareness as part of the Stroke Association’s ‘Survival Is Not Enough’ campaign. Her expe -
WEST WALES STROKE SURVIVOR SUPPORTS CHARITY TO HIGHLIGHT ‘SURVIVAL IS NOT ENOUGH
A stroke survivor from Lampeter in West Wales is sharing their story ahead of World Stroke Day, as part of a national campaign to spotlight the fragility of the brain and the life-changing impact a stroke can have on people of all ages.
Mererid Olivia Rees, known as Mez is raising awareness of stroke as part of the Stroke Association’s ‘Survival Is Not Enough’ campaign.
Mez was living in Dub -
Chelmsford Stroke Survivor Supports Charity to Highlight ‘Survival is Not Enough’
A stroke survivor from Chelmsford, is sharing their story ahead of World Stroke Day, as part of a national campaign to spotlight the fragility of the brain and the life-changing impact a stroke can have on people of all ages.
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Wisbech Stroke Survivor Supports Charity to Highlight ‘Survival is Not Enough’
A stroke survivor from Wisbech, is sharing their story ahead of World Stroke Day, as part of a national campaign to spotlight the fragility of the brain and the life-changing
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Family of Four Year Old Stroke Survivor Supports Charity to Highlight ‘Survival is Not Enough’
A stroke survivor from South Ockendon, is sharing their story ahead of World Stroke Day, as part of a national campaign to spotlight the fragility of the brain and the life-changing
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Wickford Stroke Survivor Supports Charity to Highlight ‘Survival is Not Enough’
A stroke survivor from Wickford, is sharing their story ahead of World Stroke Day, as part of a national campaign to spotlight the fragility of the brain and the life-changing
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SURVIVAL IS NOT ENOUGH – GIANT ICE BRAIN SCULPTURE SHINES A LIGHT ON THE DEVASTATING EFFECTS OF A STROKE
Stroke Association unveils striking sculpture as new research reveals almost a third of Brits don’t realise a stroke is a brain injury.
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