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Stroke Association comment on Lord John Prescott's stroke

Stroke Association comment on Lord Prescott's stroke.

Juliet Bouverie, Chief Executive of the Stroke Association, said: “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.

“Stroke changes lives in an instant. The impact varies depending on which part of the brain is affected. It could be anything from wiping out your speech and physical abilities, to affecting your emotions and personality. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt after stroke.

“The Stroke Association is here to support people to rebuild their lives after stroke. For more information, visit stroke.org.uk or call our helpline on 0303 3033 100.”

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  • When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Our specialist support, research and campaigning are only possible with the courage and determination of the stroke community and the generosity of our amazing supporters. We’re rebuilding lives after stroke. 
  • We’re here to support you to rebuild your life after stroke. If you need information or just want someone to talk to, call us on 0303 3033 100 or visit stroke.org.uk

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