Stroke prevention awareness event in Hull

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Stroke prevention awareness event in Hull

The Stroke Association is inviting people in Hull to join them to find out more about stroke.

Local residents can visit the Stroke Association from 1:30pm – 3:30pm at Centre 88, Saner Street, HU3 2TR on Tuesday 19 February, to find out more information about stroke and how to prevent a stroke.

Sally Welch, Stroke Association Support Coordinator said “A stroke can happen to anyone at any time, and it turns lives upside down in an instant. Every five minutes in the UK, someone’s life is affected by stroke. We would love to see as many people from Hull popping along to find out more about stroke prevention and have a free blood pressure check.

“High blood pressure normally doesn’t have any symptoms and it’s much more common than people think. A blood pressure test is quick and easy and it could save your life. With events like these, we can give people who are most at risk of stroke the early warning they need to take preventative action.”

For further information, please contact the Sally Welch on 01430 871728 or email sally.welch@stroke.org.uk. 

Topics

  • 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 more than 100,000 strokes in the UK each year; that is around one stroke every five minutes. 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

    • Contacts

    Vicki Hall

    Vicki Hall

    Press contact PR Manager Fundraising and local services 0161 742 7478

    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.

    Stroke Association
    240 City Road
    EC1V 2PR London
    UK