Scunthorpe residents invited to charity quiz night for the Stroke Association
The Stroke Association is hosting a Charity Quiz Night with a pie and pea supper on Friday 17 April and inviting all local residents to take part.
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Craig’s marathon effort for Stroke
Craig Davis, 30yrs old postman, from Uckfield, will be running the London Marathon for the Stroke Association this April. Craig is delighted to finally have a place after applying every year since he was 18 yrs old.
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Stroke survivors enjoy showcase of local support
Stroke survivors, volunteers, carers and organisations from Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale came together on Monday 23 March, to celebrate the support for stroke survivors in the area.
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Trio to take on sixteen of London’s Bridges in Thames Bridges Bike ride
A trio from Tri Fits –U, a small Triathlon/Duathlon Training Club based in Warlingham, have signed up for this year’s 50 mile extended, Thames Bridges Bike ride. Mick, Shelley and Natalie will be riding over sixteen of London’s most famous bridges and going past many iconic landmarks, during the ride which takes place on the 10th May 2015.
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Father and son team run the Reading half marathon for wife and Mum.
Donna Boyles from Reading watched on with pride as her husband and son ran the half marathon at the weekend.The father and son team, who are both local football referees, signed up for the run to raise money the Stroke Association after Donna had a stroke in January this year.
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Kings Heath husband steps out for stroke in memory of his wife
Balbir Ruprai and his family are taking part in their second Step Out for Stroke in Kings Heath Park on Sunday 17 May 2015, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
This year the family are doing the walk in memory of Deshi Kaur Ruprai who sadly passed away earlier this year after having two devastating strokes and a seizure.
Deshi and Balbir were happily married for 56 years, and ow -
Middlesex Dad Takes on the Bridges for Stroke
Donal Madden, 49 from Middlesex, is set to beat the bridges this summer as he takes on the Stroke Association’s Thames Bridges Bike Ride, four years after he had a devastating stroke whilst cycling home from work.
In May 2011, Donal had a major stroke on his way home from work. Donal said, “I was cycling home from work as I usually did, when all of a sudden I felt off balance, which caused me t -
Folic acid linked to stroke risk - Stroke Association comments
A Chinese study investigates the link between folic acid and strokes
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New stroke group launched for young stroke survivors in Newham
A new service for young stroke survivors will launch at 2pm on Friday 27 March at Plaistow Library, North Street, Plaistow. The stroke group, called ‘Together we can’ is run by the Stroke Association and will take place on a fortnightly basis.
The group is for young stroke survivors in their fifties and under, and will take place every other Friday from 2-4pm. The group provides a place for pe -
Social care cuts piling pressure on GPs
Almost 90% of GPs fear that social care services are not providing a sufficient level of care for patients leading to extra pressure on surgeries and other parts of the health system, according to a poll of over 800 GPs
Ahead of next week’s budget, the poll reveals deep concern from GPs about the impact of chronic underfunding and year-on-year rationing of social care at a time when more and mo -
Social care cuts piling pressure on GPs: Stroke Association comments
Almost 90% of GPs fear that social care services are not providing a sufficient level of care for patients leading to extra pressure on surgeries and other parts of the health system, according to a poll of over 800 GPs commissioned by the Care and Support Alliance.
Nikki Hill, Deputy Director of External Affairs at the Stroke Association said:
“Social care is vital for many stroke survivors -
Salford stroke survivors tell their story through sculpture
Stroke survivors from Salford have created a unique piece of art to convey their individual experiences of stroke, after attending workshops organised by the Stroke Association and Nelly Globe.
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