Cornwall Emotional Support Service helped stroke survivor Dave and his mum Jackie start to cope
“It helped me think about how to let out my anger and frustration which is a huge part of the healing process,” – stroke survivor Dave Parkyn
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A mistake to cut funding for life-enhancing stroke treatment
Health charities and NHS clinicians have united in a call for the Scottish Government to reverse a cut to the funding of a vital stroke treatment that significantly reduces long-term disability.
More than 150 stroke clinicians have backed a call from charities Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) and the Stroke Association for the reinstatement of £7m to the national thrombectomy service f -
Three quarters of stroke survivors spend less time socialising following their stroke: Survey reveals devastating social impact of stroke
Almost three quarters (73%) of stroke survivors spend less or no time socialising with their families and friends since their stroke, highlighting the devastating and often hidden social impact of stroke. Moreover, four out of five (83%) stroke survivors spend less or no time on their hobbies and four in five (79%) have given up a hobby altogether.
The Stroke Association and Buzz Bingo are toda -
Jersey stroke survivor fears islanders are missing out on a ‘miracle treatment’ which saved her life
“I am alive because of having a thrombectomy and I want to be the voice to let the right people know that you can be saved by having it.”
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Bath and North East Somerset stroke survivors offered benefits advice as costs soar
Stroke survivors in Bath and North East Somerset are being offered free benefits advice to help them cope with the financial impact of their stroke.
A new partnership will see the Stroke Association refer stroke survivors and carers to Citizens Advice - Bath and North East Somerset and comes as soaring inflation means that making ends meet is getting even harder.
The service includes checkin -
Stroke Association response to Autumn Statement: Stroke must remain a priority
Stroke Association response to Autumn Statement: Stroke must remain a priority
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Patients falling through the gaps in care, as survey reveals inadequate psychological support after stroke in Scotland
95% reported stroke had an impact on their psychological wellbeing.
Most stroke survivors surveyed, do not feel they are getting the osychological support they need both in hospital (73%,) and in the community (68%.)
87% of stroke survivors in Scotland want to see equal access to physical and psychological care within their rehabilitation.
Stroke survivors with anxiety a -
World Stroke Day 2022: Over half of UK teens unaware of life-saving stroke test
"When so many know a stroke survivor, it’s worrying that so few know the signs or what to do if stroke strikes."
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Kier Starmer and MPs wear Stroke Association badges to mark World Stroke Day
Juliet Bouverie OBE, Chief Executive of the Stroke Association said: "We're pleased to see so many MPs wearing Stroke Association badges in the House of Commons today to mark the upcoming World Stroke Day. Quick access to stroke treatment is essential for the best chances of survival and recovery. Currently only 30% of patients who could have thrombectomy treatment receive it. It's essential the g
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Sisters brave 10K to raise funds for cause close to their heart
Leighona and Julia Quinn from Clydebank are taking on their first 10K this Sunday to raise funds for the Stroke Association.
The two sisters are taking on The Great Scottish Run, which returns to Glasgow following the pandemic.
Leighona aged 27 said:
“Mum had a stroke ten years ago at the age of 44 and it was devastating. She lost the ability to walk and to talk, and as a result lost h -
Gillingham man whose dad had major stroke tackles TCS London Marathon to raise funds for Stroke Association
A Gillingham actor whose father had a devastating stroke is running the TCS London Marathon for the charity which is helping him to rebuild his life.
Jon Cobb has so far raised more than £5,200 for the Stroke Association.
Jon’s father, Steve, 64, had a stroke at the family home in September last year and spent three months in Maidstone Hospital and a care home.
“My father had his whole w -
Local Resident Braves Half Marathon to raise funds for Stroke Charity
Andrea, 59, from Auchtertool is taking on the Great North Run Half Marathon for the Stroke Association. She is doing it as part of her target to run two half marathons as she turns 60 this year.
Andrea, also former Director Scotland of the Stroke Association, is passionate about the cause and firmly believes there should be more awareness of stroke and greater funding to support research and p
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