Stroke risks associated with arthritis drugs - Stroke Association comments
New study investigates the link btween arthritis drugs and eaths caused by stroke
Topics: Health, Health Care, Pharmaceuticals
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Baroness Brady launches nation-wide search for Life After Stroke stars
Baroness Brady, politician, businesswoman and star of The Apprentice, is launching a nation-wide search for inspiring stroke survivors, carers and volunteers to take part in the Stroke Association’s 2015 Life After Stroke Awards sponsored by the TONI & GUY Charitable Foundation.
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Royal Mail employee takes to the skies for the Stroke Association
Royal Mail Deputy Manager, Carl Bell from Cheadle Hulme, is set to reach new heights on Saturday 08 November, when he zip slides across the AJ Bell Stadium to raise funds for the Stroke Association.
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Liverpool stroke survivor receives regional recognition
A stroke survivor from Liverpool has bounced back with banter and received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of his courage and determination
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Crewe stroke survivor receives regional recognition
A musical stroke survivor from Crewe has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of her courage and determination.
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Littleborough stroke survivor receives regional recognition
A stroke survivor from Littleborough has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of her courage and determination.
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Oldham stroke survivor and volunteer receives regional recognition
A stroke survivor from Oldham has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of his courage and support for other stroke survivors.
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Sunderland stroke survivors enjoy art therapy thanks to donation from daughter in law
A local art workshop project for stroke survivors in Sunderland, has launched in the area, after a generous donation from a stroke survivor’s daughter-in-law.
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Stroke survivors showcased talent in live performance for World Stroke Day
ITV and C4 star Kim Woodburn teamed up with the Stroke Association and Liverpool stroke survivors, to host a creative arts showcase and mark World Stroke Day on Wednesday 29 October.
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UK women unaware of their stroke risk, new poll reveals
A new survey reveals that many women are unaware of their stroke risk, and wrongly believe the condition could never happen to them.
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Grandparent’s stroke inspires Peterborough sisters to walk over 27 hours for stroke
Peterborough sisters Emily (20) and Hayley (24) Shipton dubbed as ‘Team Blister Sisters’ raised £2,100 for the Stroke Association after completing the 100km Thames Path Challenge, walking over 27 hours non-stop from Putney to Henley to raise vital funds for the charity.
The sisters started the walk on Saturday 13 September, and completed the walk on Sunday in memory of their Nan who pas -
Stroke Association pays tribute to Lynda Bellingham OBE
Joe Korner, Director of External Affairs at the Stroke Association pays tribute to actress, broadcaster and charity supporter Lynda Bellingham OBE
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Stroke Association statement on latest Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) report
The SSNAP report contains data for stroke patients admitted to and stroke patients discharged from inpatient care between 1 April and 30 June 2014.This latest report shows that six stroke services scored an ‘A’ overall for the quality of care they provide for patients.
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Stroke Association calls for volunteers to help conquer stroke in County Durham
The Stroke Association is calling on volunteers in County Durham to help conquer stroke, by supporting the charity’s work in the area.
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Stenting safe and effective for long-term stroke
New research findings suggest that stenting should be offered as an option to many more patients
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Romantic couple from Seaton receive regional recognition
David McDonough, 55, has been awarded a Life After Stroke certificate from the Stroke Association in recognition for his bravery in coming to terms with the effects of stroke.
David’s wife, Valerie, was also recognised with a Life After Stroke certificate in honour of the support she has given David throughout his recovery. The East Devon couple were presented with their certificates by rad -
9-year-old stroke survivor receives regional recognition
A 9-year-old from Plymouth was presented with a Life After Stroke Award for his bravery in coping with the effects of having a stroke when he was 11 months old. Levi Richards was nominated for a Stroke Association South West award by five different people.
One of his whom was Sally Birch, Levi’s mum. Sally explained: “Levi has been through a great deal but manages to take whatever life thr -
The Stroke Association calls on Bromsgrove to help conquer stroke
Lord Cobham and Councillor Janice Boswell joined forces with the Stroke Association and local stroke survivors on Thursday 09 October to help conquer stroke.
The charity is supporting the International Communication Project (ICP) 2014, which aims to highlight the importance of human communication.
By signing up to the project’s online pledge, people can show their support to the million -
Exercise and healthy eating reduces stroke risk in women - Stroke Association comments
Women could more than half their odds of having a stroke by making five simple changes to their lifestyle, researchers believe.
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Take part in thrilling car race in aid of Stroke Association
The Stroke Association Supercar Saturday will return to Wiltshire’s famous Castle Combe circuit on Saturday 25 October 2014. The charity event offers the chance for racing fans to live their dream of driving round the main race track in a top car with a professional driver.
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