Super units needed for stroke care - Stroke Association response
Researchers at University College London say that stroke care needs to be centralised in large specialist units in a radical shake-up of hospitals
Topics: Health, Health Care, Pharmaceuticals
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Win for Contagious London to help the Stroke Association create a future free of stroke
Contagious London has been appointed as the Stroke Association’s creative agency after a competitive pitch.
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Stroke inspires Suffolk family to tackle Lowestoft Scores Race for Stroke
After Lily Dewbery had a devastating stroke aged just 4 years old, the Dewbery family from Suffolk is proving there is definitely life after stroke. Two years on, Lily along with her older brother Max (8), will run a small race, whilst their mum Amanda tackles the Lowestoft Scores Race, on Sunday 14 September in aid of the Stroke Association.
In May 2012 Lily had three mini-strokes (also k -
22 year old stroke survivor brings stroke awareness to Bucks community
Thanks to Bucks resident Sara Ladyman, the Buckingham Street Sainsbury’s in Aylesbury has adopted the Stroke Association as their charity of the year from 4 August 2014.
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Grandma’s stroke inspires Dudley woman to run 5k
Halesowen resident and first time marathoner Amanda Nelson is raring to go as she makes her final preparations to take on the Birmingham Fun Run with her family for the Stroke Association.Amanda Nelson, 29 is taking on the 3.1 mile challenge on Saturday 20 September in memory of her grandmother Dorothy Hawkes, who had a stroke 11 years ago when she underwent hip replacement surgery. Dorothy’s stro
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Ealing resident cycles 100 miles in memory of best friend
Ealing resident and keen bike rider Peter Treadgold is raring to go as he makes his final preparations ahead of the Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 for the Stroke Association.
Peter, 61, is taking on the 100 mile challenge on Sunday 10 August in memory of his best friend Nick Reeves OBE and CEO of CIWEM (the Chartered Institution for Water and Environmental Management), who had a stroke -
Stroke inspires Watford woman to cycle from London to Paris
After suffering a devastating stroke aged just 36, Tracey Groom from Watford is proving there is definitely life after stroke, by cycling more than 300 miles from London to Paris in aid of the Stroke Association.
Tracey had a mini-stroke (also known as a TIA or transient ischaemic attack) in November 2003. She had experienced a severe headache for around a week when she woke with numbness i -
Ambulance response times 'putting lives at risk'
Dr Dale Webb, Director of Research and Information at the Stroke Association, comments
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Scottish Stroke Care Audit 2014 National Report - Stroke Association Scotland comments
Andrea Cail, Director Scotland of the Stroke Association said: “Stroke is a major health problem in Scotland and it has now been a clinical priority for the Scottish Government and NHS Scotland for over 15 years. During that time there have been significant improvements in the quality of stroke care which have contributed to a reduction in the number of deaths from stroke. However, stroke is sti
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Young Bridgend graduate takes on solo cycling challenge of 1,100 miles for charity.
Tom Williams lost his father to a stroke in 1999 when he was just seven years old. Now he’s 22 Tom is determined to complete an incredible fundraising challenge for the Stroke Association, that will see him cycle from Calais to Rome in 14 days.
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Gene linked to higher stroke and heart attack risk - Stroke Association response
Researchers at Kings College London have identified a gene that may put people at greater risk of strokes and heart attacks.
The study's findings suggest that the gene fault may encourage the formation of blood clots - the ultimate cause of most heart attacks and strokes.
Developing a genetic test could help identify people at highest risk, allowing doctors to suggest more potent medication -
Robots to help stroke patients
A new project is aiming to get robots to help stroke patients regain their movement
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Young Stockton-on-Tees stroke survivor receives regional recognition
A 12 year old stroke survivor from Stockton-on-Tees has been awarded a Highly Commended Life After Stroke certificate from the Stroke Association, in recognition of her courage and determination.
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Young stroke survivor and fiancé receive regional recognition
A young Peterlee stroke survivor and her fiancé have each been awarded a Highly Commended Life After Stroke certificate from the Stroke Association.
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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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