Wake-up call for nation over reality of family caring
Research reveals crisis of carers struggling without support and huge gaps in national understanding of growing social issue
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‘Daddy and Maddy’ Stepped out for Action on Stroke Month
Local Halifax resident Paul Thomas, 36, proved there is ‘Life after Stroke’ by taking part in the Step out for Stroke fundraising walk at Roundhay Park on Saturday 31 May, alongside his newborn baby girl, Maddy.
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Stroke volunteers praised by Deputy Mayor
To coincide with ‘Volunteer Week’ which runs from 1-7 June 2014, Antrim’s Deputy Mayor, Councillor Brian Graham, has supported the Stroke Association in recognising the support and commitment received from its volunteers at a special celebration event in Antrim.
The Stroke Association is the only UK wide charity solely dedicated to combating stroke in people of all ages. Its services dir -
Cheshire Octogenarian takes stroke recovery in her stride
Stroke survivor and Helsby resident, Vera Kelly has completed the Stroke Association’s Step out for Stroke event in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, on Tuesday 20 May.
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Buckfastleigh resident urges the community to step out
Tracey Kibby, 34, from Buckfastleigh, Devon is calling on residents in Plymouth and the surrounding areas to take part in the Stroke Association’s Step out for Stroke event on Saturday 07 June at2.00pm at The Hoe, Plymouth. The fundraising walk is part ofAction on Stroke Month, where the Stroke Association aims to promote stroke awareness and prevention as well as raise vital funds for the ch
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Team of four claim new motoring world record for the UK
Team 18in24 have driven to 18 countries in 23 hours and 32 minutes, beating the previous record of 17 countries in 28 hours. They have so far raised more than £10,000 for charities including the Stroke Association, with more donations still coming in.
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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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