Potassium-rich foods could reduce stroke risk - Stroke Association response
New research in the American Heart Association’s journal Stroke suggests that older women who eat foods higher in potassium are less likely to have strokes.
Topics: Health, Health Care, Pharmaceuticals
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Letter from Hannah Longlands, Communication Support Coordinator - Long Term Support for the Stroke Association in Peterborough
“Around one third of stroke survivors have difficulty with reading, writing and speaking, and it can be frightening and frustrating. The Stroke Association provides a Communication and Long Term Support Service in Peterborough to support stroke survivors in their road to recovery after their stroke.
“Stroke remains one of the greatest health challenges of our time, not just in Peterborough -
Care and Support Alliance: The English public has given a ‘vote of no confidence’ in the care system
One of the largest ever independent surveys of social care in England shows people back funding increase - Six in 10 people are not confident they will receive sufficient care; that goes up to seven in 10 for over 60s - Two thirds of those aged 60 and over in England believe government should be doing more in this area and less in others
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Norfolk resident takes on the Bupa Great North Run to raise funds for the Stroke Association
Sea Palling resident Myles Crowder is raring to go as he makes his final preparations to take on the Bupa Great North Run on Sunday 7 September to raise funds for the Stroke Association.
Myles, 48, is taking on the 13.1 mile challenge in memory of his mother Jean who had a stroke at the age of 83. The run falls on what would have been his mothers birthday weekend.
Myles, who has lost ju -
South Shields graduate takes on the Bupa Great North Run for stroke
A young South Shields graduate whose grandparents both had strokes will tackle the Bupa Great North Run on Sunday 7 September, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
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Alteplase for ischaemic stroke - Stroke Association statement
The Commission on Human Medicine has advised that an expert working group will review information for the use of alteplase in the treatment of ischaemic stroke.
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Dr James Logan takes on the Bupa Great North Run for stroke
Dr James Logan, TV presenter of Embarrassing Bodies, will hit the streets of Newcastle on 7 September, when he tackles the Great North Run for the Stroke Association.
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Stroke Association awarded Skills for Health Quality Mark
The Stroke Association has been awarded the Skills for Health Quality Mark as a healthcare training provider. The award identifies the highest quality training that offers value for money and expert understanding of the health care industry.
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Father and son duo take on the Bupa Great North Run and Mini Great North Run for stroke
A Morecambe father will tackle the Bupa Great North Run on Sunday 7 September in memory of his Nanna who had a stroke, while his four year old son will compete in the Mini Run, all in support of the Stroke Association.
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Hexham teacher takes on the Bupa Great North Run for stroke
A Hexham teacher who lost her dad to stroke will tackle the Bupa Great North Run on Sunday 7 September, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
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Research shows an association between stroke mortality and weekend working - Stroke Association response
Data from the Royal College of Physicians Stroke programme has been used to analyse the effect of 7 day working of doctors and nurses in relation to mortality after stroke.
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Optogenetics and stroke recovery - Stroke Association response
Recent research done on mice suggests that stimulating the part of the brain which controls movement may improve recovery after a stroke.
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Cyclist takes on 1,100 mile challenge for Stroke Association in memory of his father
Tom Williams, a young graduate from Bridgend, is cycling 1100 miles from Calais to Rome in memory of his father who died of stroke.
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Halifax ‘superwoman’s’ dream comes true
The dreams of fundraising superstar, Amanda Morris, from Halifax, came true this week, when she came face to face with one of the Stroke Association’s top celebrity supporters, Greg James.
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Life After Stroke grows in Rochdale with new charity allotment
Stroke survivors and their carers in Rochdale can now enjoy gardening and grow their own fruit and vegetables, after a new accessible allotment has officially opened in Rochdale.
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Herne Hill resident tackles Resolution Run for stroke
Herne Hill resident and first time runner Ella Mathew is raring to go as she makes her final preparations to take on the Resolution Run in Hyde Park, for the Stroke Association.
Ella, 30, is taking on the 3.1 mile challenge on Sunday 21 September, just 6 days before her wedding, after she had a stroke when she was only 8 years old. After her stroke, Ella struggled to read, write, walk and even -
Going…Going…Gone! BBC’s Nick Davies flogs antiques for stroke
The Stroke Association are hosting an antique valuation day on Wednesday 17 September with the help from Nick Davies of BBC Flog it! to raise vital funds for the charity.
Antique lovers are encouraged to make a beeline for the valuation day which will be held at the Life after Stroke Centre from 10am to 2pm. In the style of the much-loved BBC show, residents can dust off their antiques and -
Art after stroke: Salford stroke survivors get creative in charity workshops
A group of stroke survivors and carers from Salford have been getting creative, in a series of art therapy workshops organised by the Stroke Association.
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Green fingered Thomson staff support local stroke survivors
Kind-hearted Thomson staff rolled up their sleeves and donned their gardening gloves recently, to support stroke survivors in the local community.
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Stroke Association statement on the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) clinical audit January - March 2014
The latest Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) results are published today. Patrick Olszowski, Head of Campaigns and Policy at the Stroke Association comments on the finding that 20% of stroke patients are taken to general wards.
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