Act FAST: World Stroke Day raises alarm for ‘second wave’ of pandemic stroke patients
On World Stroke Day (29 October), the Stroke Association is calling on all UK governments to commit to investing in Act FAST public health messaging.
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Here for You telephone service from Stroke Association launched by Kaye Adams to tackle loneliness
The Stroke Association has launched their Here for You telephone support services, with support from Kaye Adams, to help tackle loneliness.
Coronavirus: millions necessary to get stroke research back on track
The UK’s leading stroke charity has warned that research faces a long-term threat due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Make May purple for stroke awareness month 💜
During the month of May, people are coming together to raise awareness of life after stroke during Stroke Awareness Month.
Three-time Olympic gold medallist reveals paralysis after stroke
Retired rower, Pete Reed has announced he is living with paralysis in his lower body after experiencing a spinal stroke.
Everything you need to know about stroke
Actor Luke Perry died yesterday (4 March), after experiencing a stroke last week. In light of the sad news, what are the symptoms to look…
Knitting gives stroke survivor her independence back
A programme organised by retirement housing developer Hanover Housing Association has given back an elderly woman the feeling in her hands. In 2012, Sandra Blackburn…
Olympian Sharron Davies champions Step out for Stroke
Sharron Davies MBE, Olympic swimmer and well-known TV presenter, is championing the Stroke Association’s 2015 Step out for Stroke series. Sharron is encouraging stroke survivors,…
New online portal to help stroke survivors
Equip Stroke is a new online portal launched by the Stroke Association for stroke survivors to get information on products and services that can help…
Emotional effects of stroke ‘as devastating as physical effects’ says report
Too many stroke survivors and their families are abandoned when they leave hospital and left without the support they need to help them cope with…
Running Free
Eight months after being diagnosed with locked-in syndrome following a brainstem stroke, Kate Allatt walked out of hospital. The mum of three spoke to Enable’s…
Web-based therapies help thousands of stroke survivors
Thousands of stroke survivors with visual problems could improve their sight from the comfort of their own home using two new web-based therapies. The online…