Almost half a million people in the UK could be lost for words by 2025
Around 475,000 stroke survivors across the UK could be living with the communication disability aphasia by 2025
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Eastwood stroke survivor adds his voice to Lost for Words campaign
Eastwood stroke survivor Michael Boswell, 57, is one of the thousands of people living with communication difficulties after a stroke.
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Hampshire stroke survivor adds her voice to Lost for Words campaign
Hampshire stroke survivor Annie Burton, 60, is one of the thousands of people living with communication difficulties after a stroke.
Annie had a stroke in 1997, when she was 39 years old. Annie was home alone with her young daughter when she collapsed. Her husband found her the following day and she was rushed to hospital.
The stroke left Annie unable to speak or move her body. Her memory w -
Jessie J calls on the UK to add their voice to Stroke Association campaign
International chart-topper and singing sensation, Jessie J is supporting the Stroke Association's Lost for Words campaign
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West Country stroke survivor adds his voice to Lost for Words campaign
Stroke survivor Keith Petvin-Scudamore, 79, who lives in Bournemouth, is one of the thousands of people living with communication difficulties after a stroke.
Keith, a grandfather of two, had a stroke in June 2012 which left him initially paralysed on the right side of his body. Keith was unable to speak to begin with, but has now developed Foreign Accent Syndrome following his stroke, and talk -
Art after stroke: exhibition showcases the work of local stroke survivors
Inspirational art work created by stroke survivors from Hunstanton will be on public display and available to buy at Thornham Village Hall from Friday 22 September to Sunday 24 September.
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12–year-old Birkenhead stroke survivor receives regional recognition
A 12-year-old stroke survivor from Birkenhead has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of her courage after stroke.
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Knutsford stroke survivor receives regional recognition
A young stroke survivor from Knutsford has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association in recognition of her courage and determination after stroke.
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Eight–year-old Preston stroke survivor receives regional recognition
An eight -year-old stroke survivor from Preston has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of his courage after stroke.
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Little Sutton fundraiser receives regional recognition
A Little Sutton woman has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association in recognition of her fundraising achievements for the charity.
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Harrow stroke survivor adds her voice to Lost for Words campaign
Harrow stroke survivor Alisha Malhotra, 28, is one of the thousands of people living with communication difficulties after a stroke.
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Surrey resident cooks up a storm thanks to the Stroke Association
A sixty-three-year-old stroke survivor has been able to cook a meal again, two years after a devastating stroke.
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