The Kent based Swale Stroke Group has been recognised for the support they offer local stroke survivors at the Stroke Association’s Life After Stroke Awards. Swale Stroke Group received the award, sponsored by Gloup, from Rudolph Walker, in recognition for the outstanding help, advice and encouragement they offer local stroke survivors.
Hampshire stroke survivor Sean Crane has been presented with an Adult Courage Award sponsored by Vision Express at the Stroke Association’s Life After Stroke Awards. Sean, 71, from Milford-on-Sea received his award, received his award from Floella Benjamin and Dave Hill, in recognition of his passion and commitment in helping other stroke survivors in his community.
Wakefield stroke survivor John Fox, 76, is one of the hundreds of people living with communication difficulties after a stroke.
A 70-year-old carer has been presented with a National Carer Award sponsored by Boehringer Ingleheim, at the Stroke Association’s Life After Stroke Awards. Paul Massey from Griton, in the East of England, received the award from Alistair Stewart and Laura Tobin for recognition of his selfless work as a carer to his ex-wife, who had a stroke two years ago.
London stroke survivor and sculptor John Somerville has been presented with a Creative Arts Award at the Stroke Association’s Life After Stroke Awards. John, 65, the creator of a life-sized statue of Mike Milligan in a Grade II listed building in High Barnet, received the award from Andrew Marr and Makcus Birdman in recognition of his commitment to rebuilding his life after stroke.
Dundonald stroke survivor Andrew McCracken, 55 is one of the thousands of people living with communication difficulties after a stroke in Northern Ireland.
Antrim stroke survivor William Thompson, 60 is one of the hundreds of people living with the communication difficulties after a stroke..
Newry stroke survivor Bernie Fox, 54, is one of the hundreds of people living with the communication difficulty after a stroke.
A host of celebrities join forces with the Stroke Association today (Wednesday 16 November) to honour the courage and dedication of stroke survivors, carers, volunteers and health professionals.
A new study from the University of Birmingham suggests that thousands of people who should get drugs to prevent strokes were not prescribed them.
A Stockport based charity choir is appealing for local residents to vote for them in the Aviva Community Fund 2016, to help the group receive up to £10,000 in funding and keep the choir alive.
Stroke patients are being failed at nearly a third of NHS hospitals, a new report suggests
