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New research shows almost two thirds of Scots don’t know stroke is leading cause of complex disability
29 October 2025 13:00
The nation is woefully unaware of stroke, and the lifelong impact it can have on Scotland’s stroke survivors, according to new data released for World Stroke Day (29 October).
Stroke is Scotland’s third biggest killer1and the leading cause of complex adult disability. Yet new survey results from the Stroke Association found that people are worryingly uninformed about stroke and the risk it pose
New figures show ongoing failure to deliver life-changing stroke treatment, with Scotland lagging far behind rest of the UK
12 August 2025 18:41
John Watson, Associate Director for the Stroke Association in Scotland, said:
“Stroke is Scotland's third biggest killer, and the leading cause of complex adult disability. But the latest official figures1 show the ongoing failure of health boards to make stroke the priority it needs to be.
“The failure is most striking in thrombectomy, a life-saving, life-changing treatment that should b
Stroke survivors raise their voice for Sing4Stroke
9 June 2025 10:31
Stroke survivors and budding singers from across Northern Ireland raised their voice in a pop-up choir on 4th June to raise funds for the Stroke Association.
Shetland MSP to host Scottish Parliament event to highlight thrombectomy postcode lottery
4 June 2025 15:53
Beatrice Wishart MSP is hosting an event with the Stroke Association and Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland at the Scottish Parliament on 12th June, to bring the plight of stroke survivors across Scotland to the attention of Members of the Scottish Parliament.
Around 10,000 Scottish residents have a stroke every year and the latest figure for Shetland is 37 islanders had a stroke in 20231.
Local politicians turn out to support Stroke Association volunteers
13 May 2025 16:06
This month is Stroke Awareness Month and members of the Stroke Association’s Clackmannanshire Stroke Support Group are in various locations around the Wee County to raise awareness of the condition and the support available to stroke survivors in Scotland.
They were in Alloa Library last week where they welcomed Brian Leishman MP, who heard about the scale of stroke in his own constituency and
New film showcases urgent need for lifechanging stroke treatment
28 April 2025 20:46
New film showcases urgent need for lifechanging stroke treatment
Blood pressure check could save your life, says Oxford stroke survivor
30 January 2025 15:50
“Had I known I had high blood pressure it would have been treated earlier and I might never have had the stroke."
Blood pressure check could save your life, says Haslemere stroke survivor
30 January 2025 00:03
"if you are of African or Caribbean origin you may have a higher risk of stroke than other people in the UK."
Blood pressure check could save your life, says Bexhill stroke survivor
30 January 2025 00:02
"It doesn’t matter how old you are, just check your blood pressure."
Blood pressure check could save your life, says Margate stroke survivor
30 January 2025 00:01
"People think that ‘nothing’s going to happen to me’ and then bang!”
Over a third of Brits don’t know that high blood pressure is the biggest risk factor for stroke
30 January 2025 00:01
Blood pressure test
Blood pressure check could save your life says Bristol stroke survivor
30 January 2025 00:00
"Having these quick and easy checks could save your life."

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