Oxford stroke survivor Darren supports charity’s call that ‘survival is not enough’
“Life is so very precious. We don’t take a single day for granted anymore."
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Cornwall stroke survivor says emotional support from Stroke Association was vital to his recovery
A North Cornwall stroke survivor has told how he felt “overwhelmed” as he struggled to come to terms the emotional impact his stroke had on him.
Mike Knight, who lives near St Columb Major, also experienced ongoing fatigue, weakness and difficulties with memory, concentration and thinking. But it was the emotional effects that shocked him most.
"The impact of the stroke is something I would -
Yeovil stroke survivor backs charity’s call that ‘survival is not enough’
A Yeovil man who had a stroke aged 36 is sharing his story for World Stroke Day on Thursday 29 October, as part of a national campaign to spotlight the fragility of the brain and the life-changing impact a stroke can have on people of all ages.
Steve D’Arcy is raising awareness of stroke as part of the Stroke Association’s ‘Survival Is Not Enough’ campaign.
Steve was far from what most peopl -
Gravesend stroke survivor supports charity’s call that ‘survival is not enough’
A stroke survivor from Gravesend is sharing their story ahead of World Stroke Day, as part of a national campaign to spotlight the fragility of the brain and the life-changing impact a stroke can have on people of all ages.
John Caphane, 50, had a stroke at home in earlier this year. He is raising awareness of stroke as part of the Stroke Association’s ‘Survival Is Not Enough’ campaign.
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Portsmouth stroke survivor Jasmine backs charity’s call that ‘survival is not enough’
A Portsmouth woman who had a stroke aged 33 is sharing her story ahead of World Stroke Day on Thursday 29 October, as part of a national campaign to spotlight the fragility of the brain and the life-changing impact a stroke can have on people of all ages.
Jasmine Jackson is raising awareness of stroke as part of the Stroke Association’s ‘Survival Is Not Enough’ campaign.
When Jasmine had a s -
Chelmsford Stroke Survivor Supports Charity to Highlight ‘Survival is Not Enough’
A stroke survivor from Chelmsford, is sharing their story ahead of World Stroke Day, as part of a national campaign to spotlight the fragility of the brain and the life-changing impact a stroke can have on people of all ages.
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Scotland trails behind UK counterparts as lifesaving stroke treatment made more widely available in Northern Ireland
Thrombectomy can make the difference between a stroke survivor returning to an independent life or living with significant long-term disability.
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Stroke patients across Northern Ireland to benefit from 24/7 access to life-saving treatment
Stroke patients across Northern Ireland will now have round-the-clock access to lifesaving thrombectomy treatment, which is a major campaigning success for the Stroke Association.
The introduction of the service, which follows an announcement by the Health Minister Robbie Butler that it will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, is a major milestone for stroke care in Nort -
500 days since missed 24/7 thrombectomy commitment — Stroke Association urges Health Minister to act now
Stroke survivors and healthcare professionals from across Northern Ireland gathered at Stormont to urge the Health Minister to deliver 24/7 thrombectomy services, over 500 days after the commitment was made in the Executive’s Stroke Action Plan.
Under the 2022 Stroke Action Plan, the Executive committed to introducing a 24/7 thrombectomy service by the end of 2024. But 500 days have si -
Brave mum shares her baby daughter's stroke story for Stroke Awareness Month
A brave mum from Kirkcaldy has opened up about her baby daughter's stroke a year ago for Stroke Awareness Month
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Sorting stroke will help relieve NHS pressure, say health bodies
Five things stroke professionals believe can improve Scotland’s stroke care to save lives and livelihoods
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Someone will have a stroke every half an hour in Scotland without urgent action on prevention
Nearly 46 people will have a stroke every day in Scotland – that's one person every 32 minutes – by 20351 unless the public are better informed about the causes of stroke and how to prevent it.
The Stroke Association is expecting the number of people having a first or second stroke in Scotland to increase to more than 16,500 a year by 2035. Currently, 30 people have a stroke every day in Sco
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