Well Pharmacy and the Stroke Association join forces to conquer stroke
The national pharmacy chain is aiming to raise £250,000 for the Stroke Association’s Know Your Blood Pressure campaign
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Stroke Association’s Life After Stroke Service continues to support stroke survivors in Blackpool
Chris Larkin, Regional Director at the Stroke Association in the North West, said: “The news that Blackpool Council is able to continue funding for the Stroke Association’s Life After Stroke Service will be warmly welcomed by stroke survivors and their families across the area.
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Hillingdon stroke survivor urges people to act FAST
The Stroke Association is calling for people across Hillingdon to be more aware of the early warning signs of stroke, and to share the FAST message to help save more lives.
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Cambridge stroke survivor urges people to act FAST
The Stroke Association is calling for people across Cambridge to be more aware of the early warning signs of stroke, and to share the FAST message to help save more lives.
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Stroke Association warns cuts to services will have a significant impact on Somerset stroke survivors and carers
Jacqui Cuthbert, Regional Director for the Stroke Association in the South West, said:
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Stroke Association warns cuts to services will have a significant impact on Blackpool stroke survivors and carers
Chris Larkin, Regional Director at the Stroke Association in the North West, said:
“We are very disappointed that Blackpool Council is considering ceasing the funding for the Stroke Association’s Life After Stroke Service in Blackpool.
“Stroke is one of the largest causes of disability and a third of all stroke survivors need help with everyday tasks. Through our vital services, around 200 s -
Unmarried adullts 'are more likely to die from stroke' - the Stroke Association comments
Having a spouse to care for someone 'in sickness and in health' improves stroke survival chances by up to 71 per cent, according to a new study
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Beauty parlour stroke syndrome - the Stroke Association comments
Beauty parlour syndrome was first diagnosed by neurologists in the US and describes what can happen when the head of a customer at a salon is pushed back against a basin while their hair is washed
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Stem cell research shows promising results - the Stroke Association comments
Three quarters of a group of people disabled by stroke have recovered some use of their arms after receiving a pioneering therapy involving stems cells.
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Four in ten mini-stroke patients face treatment dealys - the Stroke Association comments
The National Vascular Registry 2016 Annual Report shows that treatment targets for mini-stroke patients are being missed, putting people at risk of a stroke
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Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme annual reports - the Stroke Association comments
The Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme has published concerns over NHS staffing levels and variations in stroke care.
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Alcohol and stroke risk study - the Stroke Association response
Researchers believe the alcohol could hamper the formation of dangerous blood clots
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