Saltash stroke survivor Jo backs Christmas appeal for Stroke Association
'I found the hardest thing was not doing things myself, having to rely on others, and accept help'
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Stroke’s hidden impact mars Christmas for Surrey stroke survivor Kieran
A Sunbury stroke survivor has told how the hidden effects of a stroke can take away the magic of Christmas.
Kieran Andrew, 39, says people need to understand that the impact of noisy places and extreme fatigue which can be challenging for stroke survivors. He’s even had to buy ear defenders to muffle the noise of his young son crying.
Kieran is sharing his story to raise awareness and back -
A third of stroke survivors feel like a burden to their families at Christmas time, according to new research from the Stroke Association
Almost a third of stroke survivors (30%) feel like they are a burden to their family and friends at Christmas time, according to new research1 released today by the Stroke Association.
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Thrombectomy documentary urges political action on stroke care
Over 40 healthcare professionals, politicians and stroke survivors from across Northern Ireland attended a screening of a short documentary at Stormont in Belfast on Tuesday 4 November to mark World Stroke Day.
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Devon stroke survivor Cliff on the crest of a wave after winning para surfing title
“Cliff’s achievements are truly inspirational and reflect the determination stroke survivors have to overcome their disabilities and live the best life they can." - Jacqui Cuthbert
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Kent woman bounces back from life-threatening stroke to climb England’s highest mountain
"When I reached the top, I burst into tears and laughter at the same time" - Margaret Cuttill
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Crawley stroke survivor hit by emotional problems says support from the Stroke Association was a ‘life saver’
“The support from the Stroke Association is fantastic and has helped both Jen and I enormously,” said Les.
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New research shows almost two thirds of Scots don’t know stroke is leading cause of complex disability
The nation is woefully unaware of stroke, and the lifelong impact it can have on Scotland’s stroke survivors, according to new data released for World Stroke Day (29 October).
Stroke is Scotland’s third biggest killer1and the leading cause of complex adult disability. Yet new survey results from the Stroke Association found that people are worryingly uninformed about stroke and the risk it pose -
Portsmouth stroke survivor says ongoing support is essential to recovery
A rare disease that a Portsmouth man had just before his fifth birthday is thought to have led to a stroke almost two decades later when he was 23.
Chris Headon, now 39, is determined not to let his health hold him back. This is despite having a second, and far more severe, stroke which left him with cognitive and communication difficulties which prevent him from living independently, working -
Post-stroke care is in crisis as two thirds of survivors don’t get structured support, reveals the Stroke Association on World Stroke Day
Post-stroke care is failing to help thousands of stroke survivors recover as the number of patients receiving vital six-month reviews is at the lowest rate for over half a decade.
Every day in the UK, 240 people of all ages wake up to the impact of stroke unable to move, see, speak, or even swallow. It is the leading cause of complex adult disability and also the fourth leading cause of death i -
Jason Parker announced as the Stroke Association's new Chair of Trustees
“It is a huge privilege to take on this role – a job that I would never have dreamed of doing before my major stroke" - Jason Parker
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Haywards Heath stroke survivor appointed Chair of Trustees at the Stroke Association
“It is a huge privilege to take on this role – a job that I would never have dreamed of doing before my major stroke,” - Jason Parker
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