Stroke Association response to Autumn Statement: Stroke must remain a priority
Stroke Association response to Autumn Statement: Stroke must remain a priority
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Patients falling through the gaps in care, as survey reveals inadequate psychological support after stroke in Scotland
95% reported stroke had an impact on their psychological wellbeing.
Most stroke survivors surveyed, do not feel they are getting the osychological support they need both in hospital (73%,) and in the community (68%.)
87% of stroke survivors in Scotland want to see equal access to physical and psychological care within their rehabilitation.
Stroke survivors with anxiety a -
World Stroke Day 2022: Over half of UK teens unaware of life-saving stroke test
"When so many know a stroke survivor, it’s worrying that so few know the signs or what to do if stroke strikes."
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Kier Starmer and MPs wear Stroke Association badges to mark World Stroke Day
Juliet Bouverie OBE, Chief Executive of the Stroke Association said: "We're pleased to see so many MPs wearing Stroke Association badges in the House of Commons today to mark the upcoming World Stroke Day. Quick access to stroke treatment is essential for the best chances of survival and recovery. Currently only 30% of patients who could have thrombectomy treatment receive it. It's essential the g
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Stuart's story highlights fear of stroke - but there can be hope
The fear that goes through your head, when you’re told by your GP to pack your bag for hospital because you may be having a stroke is unimaginable. I’d called my GP with an excruciating headache having had some weakness down one side of my body in the days leading up to it. Other than the headache I was ok; I could walk, use my arm and I was lucid. Yet as far as the doctors were concerned I’ -
The emotional impact of stroke is the hardest to deal with - Ruth's story
Ruth Hector from Stirling, had two strokes at the age of 30. Whilst she recovered well from the first stroke, the second stroke left her with speech and mobility problems. The hardest aspect of her stroke was dealing with the psychological effects of her stroke which left her anxious and depressed. She didn’t receive the support she needed at the time, so is now campaigning with the Stroke Asso
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Sisters brave 10K to raise funds for cause close to their heart
Leighona and Julia Quinn from Clydebank are taking on their first 10K this Sunday to raise funds for the Stroke Association.
The two sisters are taking on The Great Scottish Run, which returns to Glasgow following the pandemic.
Leighona aged 27 said:
“Mum had a stroke ten years ago at the age of 44 and it was devastating. She lost the ability to walk and to talk, and as a result lost h -
Gillingham man whose dad had major stroke tackles TCS London Marathon to raise funds for Stroke Association
A Gillingham actor whose father had a devastating stroke is running the TCS London Marathon for the charity which is helping him to rebuild his life.
Jon Cobb has so far raised more than £5,200 for the Stroke Association.
Jon’s father, Steve, 64, had a stroke at the family home in September last year and spent three months in Maidstone Hospital and a care home.
“My father had his whole w -
Local Resident Braves Half Marathon to raise funds for Stroke Charity
Andrea, 59, from Auchtertool is taking on the Great North Run Half Marathon for the Stroke Association. She is doing it as part of her target to run two half marathons as she turns 60 this year.
Andrea, also former Director Scotland of the Stroke Association, is passionate about the cause and firmly believes there should be more awareness of stroke and greater funding to support research and p -
Comment from the Stroke Association: Stroke and a Person’s Blood Type (published in American Academy of Neurology journal.)
Dr Clare Jonas, Research Communications and Engagement Lead said:
“The majority of strokes happen to older people, due to reasons we are commonly aware of such as high blood pressure, thickening of the arteries or atrial fibrillation. The causes of stroke in younger adults aren’t as well understood, which makes them harder to prevent.
“This study involved a genetic analysis of the bloo -
Stroke Association response to NHS pharmacy blood pressure checks saving lives
Something this simple really does save lives. We encourage all over 40s to get their blood pressure checked in a pharmacy.
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Local resident recovering from a stroke takes on walking challenge to raise funds for stroke charity
Stuart Geekes, 63, from Dunbar, is embarking on a five-mile walk as part of the ‘Edinburgh Kiltwalk’ on Sunday 18 September following a severe stroke only a year ago.
The stroke happened in an instant. one moment Stuart was busy working away for a multinational company, only to find himself a couple of hours later unable to speak. Jo, Stuart’s wife, thought it was a stroke, so called t
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