Jon Barrick to step down as CEO of the Stroke Association in 2016
Jon Barrick, announced today that he will be stepping down as CEO and leaving the Stroke Association on 31st May 2016
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Stroke Association response to review into the use of alteplase
An independent expert review of the clot-busting drug alteplase used in the treatment of acute ischaemic stroke has concluded that it is safe and effective for use up to 4.5 hours after the onset of stroke symptoms.
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Stroke Association statement on latest quarterly Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP)
The ninth report from the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) reveals today that 11 stroke services scored an overall ‘A’-grade for the quality of care they provide for patients.
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Sunderland stroke survivor receives regional recognition
A stroke survivor from Sunderland has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of his courage and support for other stroke survivors.
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Whickham stroke survivor receives regional recognition
A Whickham stroke survivor has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of her courage and determination.
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Washington two year old stroke survivor receives regional recognition
Two year old stroke survivor, Emma Rose Willis, from Washington has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association.
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Local whippet receives regional recognition
Local whippet, Kevin from Great Whittington, has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of his fundraising efforts to help conquer stroke.
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Northumberland stroke survivor and wife receive regional recognition
A Northumberland stroke survivor and his wife have each received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association.
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Gateshead stroke survivor receives regional recognition
A Gateshead stroke survivor has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of her creativity after stroke.
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Scottish Stroke Care Audit 2015
Andrea Cail, Director Scotland of the Stroke Association said:‘These standards are tough and they are meant to challenge stroke teams to ensure continuous improvements in treatment and care.
However, we are concerned to see that a number of hospitals in Scotland are still failing to meet the standard set for some of the vital elements of care as outlined in the stroke care bundle1
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Stroke Association statement on Jimmy Greaves
Football legend Jimmy Greaves revealed that he is feeling “lucky to be alive” after suffering a severe stroke, the Stroke Association wish him well in his recovery.
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UK faces ‘mountain to climb’ in improving care quality - Stroke Association comments
A study conducted by the Nuffield Trust has found that the UK can and should do better in preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and improving survival from some of the biggest killer conditions, such as stroke
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