New research shows the possibility of regaining hand movement after a stroke
Dr Shamim Quadir, Research Communications Manager at the Stroke Association. comments
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South Derbyshire service celebrates 15 years of helping stroke survivors find their voice
A service that provides communications support to stroke survivors across South Derbyshire is celebrating its fifteenth Birthday during Action on Stroke Month.
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Lisburn stroke survivor wins Art accolade at Northern Ireland Life After Stroke Awards
58 year old Hilary Palmer from Lisburn received the Award for Creative Arts at the recent Northern Ireland Life After Stroke Awards which took place in the Stormont Hotel, Belfast as part of Action on Stroke month.
Health Minister Edwin Poots, Government and Health representatives honoured the achievements of stroke survivors, their carers and supporters at the event. Local celebrities al -
Physiotherapist wins Professional Excellence accolade at Northern Ireland Life After Stroke Awards
Nicola Moran, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist for the Royal Victoria Hospital, received the Professional Excellence Award, sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, at the recent Northern Ireland Life After Stroke Awards which took place in the Stormont Hotel, Belfast as part of Action on Stroke month.
Health Minister Edwin Poots, Government and Health representatives honoured the achievement -
Local stroke survivor wins Volunteer of the Year at Northern Ireland Life After Stroke Awards
28 year old Kate Gorman from Carrickfergus received the Volunteer of the Year Award at the recent Northern Ireland Life After Stroke Awards which took place in the Stormont Hotel, Belfast as part of Action on Stroke month.
Health Minister Edwin Poots, Government and Health representatives honoured the achievements of stroke survivors, their carers and supporters at the event. Local celebri -
Eating fruit and vegetables is the secret of reducing stroke risk
Dr Madina Kara, Neuroscientist at the Stroke Association, comments
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Medikidz publish the world's first comic book to help children understand stroke
The world’s first resource of its kind has been published to help children understand stroke
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Mother and Daughter dual winners at Northern Ireland Life After Stroke Awards
69 year old Margaret O’Neill from Coalisland received the Adult Courage Award (65 years and over) and her daughter 43 year old Roisin O’Neill, also from Coalisland, received the Carer’s Award the recent Northern Ireland Life After Stroke Awards which took place in the Stormont Hotel, Belfast as part of Action on Stroke month.
Health Minister Edwin Poots, Government and Health representa -
Top comedians stand-up for the Stroke Association
Some of the UK’s best-loved comedians are taking a stand against stroke to support the Stroke Association’s ‘Not just a funny turn’ campaign.
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Science Stroke Art 2014 launches in Manchester for Action on Stroke Month
Over 200 people from Manchester celebrated the launch of Science Stroke Art 2014 on Thursday 1 May, with an innovative event at Manchester Town Hall to mark the start of Action on Stroke Month.
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Thousands run the risk of stroke by ignoring early warning signs
Stroke Association report reveals people dismiss mini-stroke as ‘just a funny turn’
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Team Greenie take on Thames Bridges Bike Ride for stroke
Stroke survivor Peter Green, his nephew, and three friends dubbed as ‘Team Greenie’ are taking on the Thames Bridges Bike Ride on Sunday 11 May 2014 to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
Peter Green (44), from Islington, will face the 50 mile ‘Extended’ route together with friends and family, cycling over 16 bridges across London.
Last August, Peter, a retired city trader, lo
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