Stroke Association response to Autumn Statement 2023
A costly missed opportunity.
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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
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.
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)
Stroke patients defy the odds, despite being given no hope
More than four out of five (85%) stroke survivors have reported being told that their recoveries would be limited to within the first year after their stroke according to a survey(i) conducted by the Stroke Association pre-Covid-19.
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.
Calderdale man takes on 100 mile cycle each month for Stroke Association
A Calderdale man is embarking on a gruelling cycling challenge for the Stroke Association, a charity close to his heart.
Calderdale stroke professionals take on fundraising relay to help rebuild lives
The Calderdale Stroke Early Supported Discharge team have raised more than £1,200 in vital funds for the Stroke Association.
Leeds stroke survivor joins the resolution for the Stroke Association
Bridie Kirsopp, 26 from Leeds, is marking almost a decade since her stroke by taking part in the Resolution Run in aid of the Stroke Association, on Sunday 22 March at Temple Newsam.
Local runners joins the resolution for mum on Mother’s Day
A group of runners from Leeds are helping to rebuild lives after stroke by taking part in the Resolution Run in aid of the Stroke Association, at Temple Newsam this Mother’s Day (Sunday 22 March).
Bradford stroke group enjoys table tennis as they rebuild lives after stroke
Stroke survivors from Bradford have been getting active to help rebuild their lives, with the support of Table Tennis England.
Freemasons donation helps stroke survivors to rebuild their lives
A Sheffield art group will be able to help more stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, after a generous £2,000 donation from the Sheffield and District Freemasons in the Community.
Leeds stroke group celebrates ten years of vital support for stroke survivors
Roundhay Stroke Support Club is celebrating ten years of helping stroke survivors to rebuild their lives.
Farnell staff inspired to raise funds for Stroke Association in Yorkshire after employee’s stroke
Farnell, an electronics distributor based in Leeds, has raised more than £400 for the Stroke Association, after holding a series of fundraising events for the charity.
Stroke Association comment on Lord John Prescott's stroke
We were very sad to hear that Lord Prescott has had a stroke. Unfortunately, he is one of the hundreds of thousands of people affected by stroke every year. Everyone at the Stroke Association sends their best wishes to Lord Prescott and his family...
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