An estimated 1.4 million people in England have atrial fibrillation (AF) yet over a third of them are undiagnosed. Of the people who have been diagnosed, 31% are not being given anticoagulation treatment, as recommended by current NICE guidelines.
Green-fingered stroke survivors have overhauled the local community gardens at the Hollybush Inn in Brown Edge, while boosting their recovery from stroke.
A stroke survivor from Halesowen will take on the Great Birmingham Run on Sunday 18 October 2015, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
A Didcot mum will take on the Bristol 25 Bike Ride on Sunday 27 September 2015 to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
Zuzana Simpson, 40, from Didcot, was inspired to cycle the Bristol 25 after his her mum had a devastating stroke at the age of 41.
Zuzana said: “Mum’s stroke was a huge shock for the whole family. I was only seventeen at time doing my A-Levels and couldn’t comprehe
Harrogate resident and stroke survivor Charles Spencer, 64, is challenging people across Yorkshire to ‘Give a Hand’ to the Stroke Association.
Birmingham resident Helen Neylon, who had a stroke at 34, is challenging people across the West Midlands to ‘Give a Hand’ to the Stroke Association.
The charity’s fundraising initiative ‘Give a Hand’ will see people across the UK complete an everyday activity using the hand they wouldn’t normally use from 26 October to 01 November 2015.
Helen had a stroke in 2002 after a day of horse riding,
Merton resident Mike Roberts, who has survived two strokes in 2011 and 2013, is challenging people across London to ‘Give a Hand’ to the Stroke Association.
The charity’s fundraising initiative ‘Give a Hand’ will see people across the UK complete an everyday activity using the hand they wouldn’t normally use from 26 October to 01 November 2015.
Mike, 61, had his first stroke in 2011 whilst a
Celebrity personal trainer and stroke survivor Jon Trevor is getting ready to put his best foot forward as he takes on the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
On Sunday 11 October Jon, who lives in Greenwich, will take on the 13.1 mile run with an all-star celebrity team made up of Jake Wood, John Altman, Diana Marchment, Lee Mead and George Ra
A 70-year-old stroke survivor is preparing to take on the Morrison’s Great South Run on Sunday 25 October, exactly three years after having a devastating stroke.
Grandfather of four, Arthur Threlfall-Searson, from Wickwar, had a stroke on 25 October 2012. On the day of his stroke, Arthur began to feel unwell, and whilst his wife went to their neighbour’s house for help, he collapsed to floor. W
An 11-year old stroke survivor from Crewe has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of her courage and positivity.
A stroke survivor from Runcorn has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of her determination and fundraising efforts for the charity.
A dedicated volunteer from the Wirral has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of his long-standing commitment to the charity.
