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Letter from Hannah Longlands, Communication Support Coordinator - Long Term Support for the Stroke Association in Peterborough
1 September 2014 10:13
“Around one third of stroke survivors have difficulty with reading, writing and speaking, and it can be frightening and frustrating. The Stroke Association provides a Communication and Long Term Support Service in Peterborough to support stroke survivors in their road to recovery after their stroke.
“Stroke remains one of the greatest health challenges of our time, not just in Peterborough
Care and Support Alliance: The English public has given a ‘vote of no confidence’ in the care system
1 September 2014 09:46
One of the largest ever independent surveys of social care in England shows people back funding increase - Six in 10 people are not confident they will receive sufficient care; that goes up to seven in 10 for over 60s - Two thirds of those aged 60 and over in England believe government should be doing more in this area and less in others
Norfolk resident takes on the Bupa Great North Run to raise funds for the Stroke Association
29 August 2014 10:22
Sea Palling resident Myles Crowder is raring to go as he makes his final preparations to take on the Bupa Great North Run on Sunday 7 September to raise funds for the Stroke Association.
Myles, 48, is taking on the 13.1 mile challenge in memory of his mother Jean who had a stroke at the age of 83. The run falls on what would have been his mothers birthday weekend.
Myles, who has lost ju
South Shields graduate takes on the Bupa Great North Run for stroke
26 August 2014 12:13
A young South Shields graduate whose grandparents both had strokes will tackle the Bupa Great North Run on Sunday 7 September, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
Alteplase for ischaemic stroke - Stroke Association statement
22 August 2014 15:40
The Commission on Human Medicine has advised that an expert working group will review information for the use of alteplase in the treatment of ischaemic stroke.
Dr James Logan takes on the Bupa Great North Run for stroke
21 August 2014 11:23
Dr James Logan, TV presenter of Embarrassing Bodies, will hit the streets of Newcastle on 7 September, when he tackles the Great North Run for the Stroke Association.
Stroke Association awarded Skills for Health Quality Mark
21 August 2014 10:04
The Stroke Association has been awarded the Skills for Health Quality Mark as a healthcare training provider. The award identifies the highest quality training that offers value for money and expert understanding of the health care industry.
Father and son duo take on the Bupa Great North Run and Mini Great North Run for stroke
20 August 2014 10:36
A Morecambe father will tackle the Bupa Great North Run on Sunday 7 September in memory of his Nanna who had a stroke, while his four year old son will compete in the Mini Run, all in support of the Stroke Association.
Hexham teacher takes on the Bupa Great North Run for stroke
20 August 2014 10:29
A Hexham teacher who lost her dad to stroke will tackle the Bupa Great North Run on Sunday 7 September, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
Research shows an association between stroke mortality and weekend working - Stroke Association response
20 August 2014 10:28
Data from the Royal College of Physicians Stroke programme has been used to analyse the effect of 7 day working of doctors and nurses in relation to mortality after stroke.
Optogenetics and stroke recovery - Stroke Association response
19 August 2014 11:57
Recent research done on mice suggests that stimulating the part of the brain which controls movement may improve recovery after a stroke.
Cyclist takes on 1,100 mile challenge for Stroke Association in memory of his father
19 August 2014 11:07
Tom Williams, a young graduate from Bridgend, is cycling 1100 miles from Calais to Rome in memory of his father who died of stroke.

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