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Berkshire stroke survivor adds his voice to Lost for Words campaign

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Berkshire stroke survivor adds his voice to Lost for Words campaign

Berkshire stroke survivor Larry Miller, 59, is one of the hundreds of people living with communication difficulties after a stroke.

Musician and singer-songwriter Larry was 58 when he had a stroke in 2015. Before his stroke, Larry had released ten albums and toured across the UK. The stroke left Larry with the communication disability aphasia, and weakness in the right side of his body.

Larry now attends the Stroke Association’s Wokingham Stroke Support and Recovery Group, and has recently managed to return to the studio with some of his band members to practice playing his guitar again.

The Stroke Association’s Lost for Words campaign aims to raise awareness of the challenges stroke survivors with communication difficulties can face, and help and support available.

Peggy Johns, Stroke Recovery Coordinator from the Stroke Association, said: “After a stroke, around one in three people like Larryhave difficulty communicating, which can be both terrifying and isolating.

Since Larry has been attending the Wokingham Stroke Support and Recovery Group he has gone from strength to strength. I’m so proud of his recovery. The group had only ever heard Larry say a few words until recently when Larry had the confidence to stand in front of the group and recite the lyrics to one of his songs. It was an incredible moment.”

More than 350,000 people in the UK have aphasia, a communication disability which can be caused by stroke. The Stroke Association is urging people to show their support for stroke survivors who are lost for words and make a donation. For more information, visit www.stroke.org.uk/lostforwords.

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A stroke is a brain attack which happens when the blood supply to the brain is cut off, caused by a clot or bleeding in the brain. There are around 152,000 strokes in the UK every year and it is one of the largest causes of disability. There are over 1.2 million people in the UK living with the effects of stroke.  

Stroke Association is a charity. We believe in life after stroke and together we can conquer stroke. We work directly with stroke survivors and their families and carers, with health and social care professionals and with scientists and researchers. We campaign to improve stroke care and support people to make the best recovery they can. We fund research to develop new treatments and ways of preventing stroke. The Stroke Helpline (0303 303 3100) provides information and support on stroke. More information can be found at www.stroke.org.uk

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Angela Macleod

Angela Macleod

Press contact Communications Officer Scotland press and Stroke Association research communications 0131 555 7244
Laura Thomas

Laura Thomas

Press contact Communications Officer Wales 07776508594
Ken Scott

Ken Scott

Press contact Press Officer North of England and Midlands 0115 778 8429
Daisy Dighton

Daisy Dighton

Press contact Press Officer London and East of England 02079401358
Martin Oxley

Martin Oxley

Press contact Press Officer South of England 0207 566 1548
Vicki Hall

Vicki Hall

Press contact PR Manager Fundraising and local services 0161 742 7478
Scott Weddell

Scott Weddell

Press contact PR Manager Stroke policy, research and Northern Ireland 02075661528
Katie Taylor

Katie Taylor

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The UK's leading stroke charity helping people to rebuild their lives after stroke

The Stroke Association. We believe in life after stroke. That’s why we campaign to improve stroke care and support people to make the best possible recovery. It’s why we fund research to develop new treatments and ways to prevent stroke. The Stroke Association is a charity. We rely on your support to change lives and prevent stroke. Together we can conquer stroke.

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