Bristol man to run 500km honouring dad's long stroke recovery journey
"After Dad's stroke, we saw how long the road back can be."
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Cornwall stroke survivor says emotional support from Stroke Association was vital to his recovery
A North Cornwall stroke survivor has told how he felt “overwhelmed” as he struggled to come to terms the emotional impact his stroke had on him.
Mike Knight, who lives near St Columb Major, also experienced ongoing fatigue, weakness and difficulties with memory, concentration and thinking. But it was the emotional effects that shocked him most.
"The impact of the stroke is something I would -
Yeovil stroke survivor backs charity’s call that ‘survival is not enough’
A Yeovil man who had a stroke aged 36 is sharing his story for World Stroke Day on Thursday 29 October, as part of a national campaign to spotlight the fragility of the brain and the life-changing impact a stroke can have on people of all ages.
Steve D’Arcy is raising awareness of stroke as part of the Stroke Association’s ‘Survival Is Not Enough’ campaign.
Steve was far from what most peopl -
Portsmouth stroke survivor Jasmine backs charity’s call that ‘survival is not enough’
A Portsmouth woman who had a stroke aged 33 is sharing her story ahead of World Stroke Day on Thursday 29 October, as part of a national campaign to spotlight the fragility of the brain and the life-changing impact a stroke can have on people of all ages.
Jasmine Jackson is raising awareness of stroke as part of the Stroke Association’s ‘Survival Is Not Enough’ campaign.
When Jasmine had a s -
Alton man’s London Marathon challenge in memory of his dad will raise funds for the Stroke Association
“I wanted to turn losing my dad into some kind of positive."
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Exeter woman defies stroke at 29 to launch stand-up comedy career
“The best thing is when I come off stage and other people who have had a stroke come up and talk to me."
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Enterprising Plymouth sailor sets South Atlantic challenge for Stroke Association
“The 69Km challenge is expected to be one of the toughest tests I have ever done"
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Portsmouth teenager’s stroke left him struggling to speak – then he told his mum and dad ‘I love you’
A Portsmouth couple have told of their joy when their son spoke his first words after a devastating stroke aged just 15.
Finley Butcher had been eagerly looking forward to playing his first match for East Lodge Football Club in July this year but when mum Kelly went to wake him, she found him slumped behind his bedroom door, unable to move or communicate.
Finley was rushed to hospital but -
Sienna honours dad’s legacy by running half marathon in Canada to raise funds for Stroke Association
A Hampshire woman took on a half marathon in Canada in memory of her late “inspirational” father, carrying on a tradition he set to raise money for the Stroke Association after his stroke.
Sienna Gadney, 19, raised over £2,000 for the UK’s leading stroke support charity by running 21km whilst she was in Canada working as an au pair. Sienna’s dad Ollie had a stroke whilst cycling into w -
Saltash stroke survivor Jo backs Christmas appeal for Stroke Association
'I found the hardest thing was not doing things myself, having to rely on others, and accept help'
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Devon stroke survivor Cliff on the crest of a wave after winning para surfing title
“Cliff’s achievements are truly inspirational and reflect the determination stroke survivors have to overcome their disabilities and live the best life they can." - Jacqui Cuthbert
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Stroke survivors in Guernsey to benefit from new Communication Club and community support opportunities
The group is specifically designed to support people living with aphasia
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‘Inspirational’ Plymouth doctor defies disability after stroke to clinch World championship cycling title
"It is a huge understatement to say we are so proud of all his achievements" - Jimmy's mum, Sally
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Eight-year-old Jess from Bristol wins Stroke Association competition singing her own song
"I wrote the song to show how important friendship is."
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Stroke survivors in Guernsey to benefit from launch of new support groups as the Stroke Association arrives on the island
A key priority for this will be the development of peer support groups
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Vital Isle of Wight stroke support service returns to island after new NHS funding
The reinstatement of the service is part of an agreement which ensures stroke survivors across the whole area covered by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight have access to support from the charity.
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Stroke survivors across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to benefit from Stroke Association support thanks to new agreement
This builds on the success of a support service which NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight has already been funding in other areas.
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Stroke Association steps in to keep vital Devon stroke support service going
Stroke Association has agreed to provide interim funding for 15 months after receiving a commitment from NHS Devon to work together to find a long-term solution.
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Torquay stroke survivor says ‘vital’ stroke recovery service must be saved
A retired Torquay hotelier who was “floundering” after having a stroke has hit out at the decision to axe the Stroke Association Stroke Recovery Service which helped him and his wife cope.
Bob Perrin and his wife Lesley say they felt “abandoned” when he came out of hospital struggling to understand and deal with the effects of the stroke.
Bob, 70, and Lesley, 64 are devastated that NHS Devon -
Stroke survivor’s petition to save ‘vital’ Devon service backed by more than 1,500 people
More than 1,500 people have signed a Devon stroke survivor’s petition to save the service which supported him and thousands of others in the county after their strokes.
The Stroke Association’s Devon Stroke Recovery Service is being forced to close because NHS Devon and Plymouth City Council have said they will no longer fund it.
The charity’s service helps people to rebuild confidence and
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