The Petersfield Stroke Association Voluntary Group has formed an Aphasia choir and they will be performing for the first time on 20th December 2014 in the town centre. The group who all suffer from Aphasia will be singing a selection of Christmas Carols.
Stroke survivors and carers met with a variety of stroke care professionals to give feedback on their experience of stroke and the stroke care pathway in City. The annual feedback event was held in the Holiday Inn on 20th November 2014.
Royal Mail Group has delivered the first Life after Stroke Grant funded by its Charity of the Year partnership with the Stroke Association. Jabeen Mitha, a 56 year old stroke survivor, is the first beneficiary of 10,000 Life after Stroke Grants that the postal service aims to fund over the next two years.
The Stroke Association is delighted to announce a new media partnership with the Daily Express Newspaper for the Life After Stroke Awards 2015. The annual Life After Stroke Awards, sponsored by TONI & GUY Charitable Foundation, honour the courage and dedication shown by stroke survivors, carers, volunteers and health professionals.
Croydon resident George Thanasoulias took on the Authentic Greek Marathon on Sunday 9 November with his friend Jordan Charlesworth in aid of the Stroke Association, after both their Grandfathers had devastating strokes.
George, 29, from Croydon sadly lost his Grandfather three years ago after a serve stroke. George said, “My granddad’s stroke had a huge impact on him and my family. I wanted to
A study presented at the 2014 UK Stroke Forum finds that unemployment and reduced government healthcare spending are factors which could put people at higher risk of dying from stroke.
A musician and stroke survivor from Leeds has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of his determination and creativity.
A support group for stroke survivors in Stockport has brought new life to Kimberley Street Centre, by planting bulbs and seeds to brighten up the area for the local community.
Janine Williams, 47, was a self-employed dog groomer when she had her stroke in February 2014.She has no memory of her stroke occurring but remembers being in her client’s house.
Janine explained; “It was a normal day and I had no symptoms. I was chatting to my client when she asked me if I was ok. Apparently I told her I had a pain in my head then collapsed. She dialled 999 and I was rushed to
The Chandlers Ford Stroke Support Group are hosting their Christmas party at 2pm on Thursday 18 December, at the Velmore Centre, Chandlers Ford, and are inviting people from the local area to join in the festivities and learn more about the group.
Kelsborrow Choir of Ashton Hayes, Cheshire will be spreading festive cheer on Friday 19 December with a fundraising concert for the Stroke Association, after one of its members survived a stroke.
A young stroke survivor from Leeds has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of her courage and determination.
