Stroke Association response to Autumn Statement 2023
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Stroke Association response to Autumn Statement: Stroke must remain a priority
Stroke Association response to Autumn Statement: Stroke must remain a priority
Stroke Association response to the Royal College of Radiologists' Census report
The lack of 24/7 availability of interventional neuroradiology services is resulting in thousands of eligible stroke patients missing out on game changing stroke treatments, like thrombectomy.
Tens of thousands of emergency patients waited nearly an hour and a half for ambulances
More than 38,000 people who called 999 in January 2022 waited at least nearly one and a half hours for an ambulance with an emergency condition such as stroke, today’s (10.02.22) figures show.
Stroke Prevention Day 2022: Nine out of ten stroke survivors would warn their younger self to change their lifestyle
Anna Richardson: When I found out that up to 90% of strokes can been prevented by making healthier lifestyle choices, it certainly gave me the nudge I needed to overhaul my own lifestyle.
Stroke Association response to England December 2021 ambulance response times
More than 40,000 who called 999 in December 2021 waited nearly two hours for an ambulance with an emergency condition such as stroke, today’s figures show.
Stroke Association warns number of untreated strokes likely to increase this winter, due to rise in Omicron cases
The UK’s largest stroke charity is warning people not to delay seeking treatment for stroke due to fear of Omicron
Stroke Association and Sunderland Bangladesh International Centre team up to help prevent stroke
The Stroke Association and Sunderland Bangladesh International Centre have joined forces, to help prevent stroke and raise awareness of the condition within the local Bangladeshi community.
Strokes caused by Covid-19 under the spotlight in world’s largest research study
The Stroke Association is funding the world’s largest research study to investigate worrying reports that Covid-19 is causing life-threatening strokes. As Covid-19 cases continue to rise across the globe, this critical research may help to prevent Covid-19-related death and disability.
Local stroke nurse will put in the strides for the Stroke Association
Chloe Hammond, 27 from Sunderland, is taking on the Stroke Association’s Stride for Stroke challenge as she looks to walk 10,000 steps a day for 120 days.
World Stroke Day raises alarm for ‘second wave’ of pandemic stroke patients
New statistics from the Stroke Association reveal that almost one in three (29%) stroke survivors who had a stroke during the pandemic delayed seeking emergency medical attention due to Covid-19.(1)
Act now to stop ‘avoidable and unnecessary disability’ says first report into the impacts of Covid-19 on stroke survivors
Delayed calls to 999 due to concerns around Covid-19, unavailable treatments and cancelled rehabilitation therapies caused by the pandemic has left tens of thousands of stroke survivors with avoidable, unnecessary disability, exacerbated mental health problems and has taken a devastating toll on stroke survivors and their families.
Teesside runners join the resolution for the Stroke Association
More than 250 people from across the North East ran, jogged and walked on Sunday 01 March at the Stroke Association’s Resolution Run.
Newcastle runners join the resolution to raise £12,000 for the Stroke Association
More than 220 people from across the North East ran, jogged, walked and cheered on Sunday 23 February, and are set to raise more than £12,000 for the Stroke Association at the charity’s Resolution Run.
Local family joins the resolution for the Stroke Association
A Stockton-on-Tees family is helping to rebuild lives after stroke by taking part in the Resolution Run in aid of the Stroke Association, on Sunday 01 March at Tees Barrage.
Local stroke survivor joins the resolution for the Stroke Association
Kyle Marleau, 31 from Newcastle, is helping to rebuild lives after stroke by taking part in the Resolution Run in aid of the Stroke Association, on Sunday 23 February at Exhibition Park, Newcastle.
Kyle was inspired to sign up after he survived a life-changing stroke in 2017.
Kyle said: “It was very much a normal day. I went to the gym and was doing my regular work out when I felt really wa
Local mother joins the resolution for the Stroke Association
Marie Eke, 43 from Hexham, is helping to rebuild lives after stroke by taking part in her first ever Resolution Run in aid of the Stroke Association, on Sunday 23 February at Exhibition Park, Newcastle.
Local stroke survivor joins the resolution for the Stroke Association
James Poles, 61 from Thornaby, is helping to rebuild lives after stroke by taking part in the Resolution Run in aid of the Stroke Association, on Sunday 01 March at Tees Barrage, Stockton on Tees.
Local stroke survivor joins the resolution for the Stroke Association
Alyson Harding, 31 from Hetton-le-Hole, is helping to rebuild lives after stroke by taking part in her first ever Resolution Run in aid of the Stroke Association, on Sunday 23 February at Exhibition Park, Newcastle.
Houghton-le-Spring mother calls on residents to find their festive spirit
Opening Christmas presents is the favourite Christmas activity for people living in the North East (60%), according to a new survey by the Stroke Association.(i)
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