Washington survivor’s stroke recovery receives regional recognition
Inspirational young stroke survivor John Lee Lydon, 32, from Washington, has been awarded a Highly Commended Life After Stroke certificate from the Stroke Association.
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EastEnders to feature stroke storyline
New EastEnders storyline to tackle stroke
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Life After Stroke Award winners announced
Celebrities pay tribute to the work of stroke survivors, carers, volunteers and health professionals
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Young stroke survivor wins national award for volunteering
Stroke survivor Sarah Scott, 23, from Welwyn, Hertfordshire, has won a national Life After Stroke Award,
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Macclesfield musician scoops major stroke award
Pieter Egriega, a stroke survivor from Macclesfield, has won a 2014 Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association for using his artistic talents to help change the lives of people who are recovering from stroke.
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Farnborough physiotherapist wins Professional Excellence award
Melissa Peters, 32, from Farnborough, Hampshire, has won the 2014 Stroke Association’s Life After Stroke Award for Professional Excellence.
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Epsom grandfather scoops major award for courage after stroke
A Surrey grandfather has won a 2014 Stroke Association Life After Stroke Award for his remarkable bravery following a life-changing stroke.
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13-year-old carer wins national award
Cheyenne McLaughlin, 13, from Isleworth, Middlesex, has been presented with a 2014 Stroke Association Life After Stroke Award.
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Burton and District Stroke Club wins national award
Burton and District Stroke Club, based in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, has been recognised for the support and advice they offer local stroke survivor with a 2014 Life After Stroke Award
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Trinity St David graduate and stroke survivor wins national award
Stroke survivor Angharad Lloyd-Thomas has won the Stroke Association's 2014 Adult Courage Award (18-64).
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Halifax ‘superwoman’ scoops major award
A 40-year-old mother of two from Halifax has been hailed a real-life ‘superwoman’ after scooping the Stroke Association’s prestigious Fundraiser of the Year award.
Amanda Morris, who received her award from former Dragon and stroke survivor Hilary Devey at the charity’s annual Life After Stroke Awards on 12 June 2014, raised over £11,500 for the charity’s life-changing work with stroke survivor -
14-year-old stroke survivor wins courage award
Hannah Garrity, 14, from County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, wins the 2014 Children and Young People’s Life After Stroke Award.
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Billericay Stroke Survivor Steps Out For Stroke
Billericay stroke survivor Nicola Ackland, 32, has proved that their is ‘Life after Stroke’ after she took part in the Stroke Association’s Step out for Stroke charity walk last weekend, at High Woods Park in Colchester.
Nicola was joined by fourteen of her family and friends who cheered her on as she managed to walk 1.61 miles, the furthest distance she has walked since her stroke two ye -
New regional office for the East of England Stroke Association team
Statement from Sara Betsworth, Regional Head of Operations for the Stroke Association in the East of England
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Rochdale stroke survivor walks his way to football success
A stroke survivor from Rochdale has joined forces with other survivors in the area to form a walking football team, and celebrated reaching the semi-finals of their first football tournament.
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Wake-up call for nation over reality of family caring
Research reveals crisis of carers struggling without support and huge gaps in national understanding of growing social issue
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‘Daddy and Maddy’ Stepped out for Action on Stroke Month
Local Halifax resident Paul Thomas, 36, proved there is ‘Life after Stroke’ by taking part in the Step out for Stroke fundraising walk at Roundhay Park on Saturday 31 May, alongside his newborn baby girl, Maddy.
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Team of four claim new motoring world record for the UK
Team 18in24 have driven to 18 countries in 23 hours and 32 minutes, beating the previous record of 17 countries in 28 hours. They have so far raised more than £10,000 for charities including the Stroke Association, with more donations still coming in.
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New research shows the possibility of regaining hand movement after a stroke
Dr Shamim Quadir, Research Communications Manager at the Stroke Association. comments
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South Derbyshire service celebrates 15 years of helping stroke survivors find their voice
A service that provides communications support to stroke survivors across South Derbyshire is celebrating its fifteenth Birthday during Action on Stroke Month.
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