Stroke Association reacts to the latest ambulance response times
"Far too many patients are being left with no option but to watch the time tick by as they wait for life-saving treatment."
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Spending Review 2025
Juliet Bouverie OBE, CEO of the Stroke Association, said:
“Today’s spending review brought the welcome news of increased funding for the NHS at a time when it is so desperately needed. Stroke is a leading cause of adult disability and the fourth leading cause of death in the UK. People affected by stroke are all too often plagued by the well-documented issues facing the NHS from ambula -
New Urgent and Emergency Care Plan 2025
Juliet Bouverie OBE, CEO of the Stroke Association, said:
“Stroke is a medical emergency which affects 240 people in the UK every day. Not only is it the country’s fourth leading cause of death but it is also the leading cause of complex adult disability. 1.9 million brain cells die every minute after a stroke hits, so timely treatment is vital.
“Long ambulance waits, h -
Stroke survivors raise their voice for Sing4Stroke
Stroke survivors and budding singers from across Northern Ireland raised their voice in a pop-up choir on 4th June to raise funds for the Stroke Association.
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‘Scottish Safety Guy’ from Dunoon to sing to raise funds for Stroke Association
Ross Macdonald thrives on his career in security governance for the UK Government. He also supports his local community’s safety as a volunteer coastguard.
Yet just nine months ago, he had a stroke which left him with sensory difficulties, memory problems, communication problems, and severe fatigue. Ross was a 47-year-old father of three at the time, five months into tying the knot with his lo -
Shetland MSP to host Scottish Parliament event to highlight thrombectomy postcode lottery
Beatrice Wishart MSP is hosting an event with the Stroke Association and Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland at the Scottish Parliament on 12th June, to bring the plight of stroke survivors across Scotland to the attention of Members of the Scottish Parliament.
Around 10,000 Scottish residents have a stroke every year and the latest figure for Shetland is 37 islanders had a stroke in 20231. -
Scale of stroke in Dumfries & Galloway prompts call for volunteers to help provide support
The latest statistics on the scale of stroke in Dumfries and Galloway show 325 people had a stroke in 20231, with admissions across both Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary and Galloway Community Hospital.
The Stroke Association estimates that 60%2 of these people will be left with some form of disability, while the charity’s research has found that 75% are likely to experience mental he -
Scale of stroke in Fife prompts call for volunteers to help provide support
The latest statistics on the scale of stroke in Fife show 759 people had a stroke in the area in 20231.
The Stroke Association estimates that 60%2 of these people will be left with some form of disability, while the charity’s research has found that 75% are likely to experience mental health issues3.
So, for Volunteers’ Week, the Stroke Association is calling for new volunteers to come forw -
Ditton stroke survivor John struggles to speak but can belt out a song
“He joins in with the others and properly belts out the tunes he knows. I love these sessions - it’s like I am out with pre-stroke Dad,” - John's daughter Jacquie
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Oxfordshire man who couldn’t speak after a stroke found salvation in singing
"I still struggle with my speech, but singing has given me the confidence to keep trying. I find ways to practice every day."
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Stroke Association highlights how stroke survivors with communication problems are left without support
Less than a quarter of stroke survivors get timely help and support for speech and language difficulties, according to new statistics released ahead of Stroke Awareness Month in May.
The latest figures from the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP),1 which cover October – December 2024, reveal less than a quarter of stroke patients (24.8%) are receiving a speech and langua -
Local politicians turn out to support Stroke Association volunteers
This month is Stroke Awareness Month and members of the Stroke Association’s Clackmannanshire Stroke Support Group are in various locations around the Wee County to raise awareness of the condition and the support available to stroke survivors in Scotland.
They were in Alloa Library last week where they welcomed Brian Leishman MP, who heard about the scale of stroke in his own constituency and -
Stroke survivors in Guernsey to benefit from launch of new support groups as the Stroke Association arrives on the island
A key priority for this will be the development of peer support groups
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Chartham woman’s passion for music and singing helps to rebuild her life after a stroke
“Even though half of my body doesn’t work, I am still the same person I was before the stroke."
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Gillingham man’s love of music helped him rebuild his life after a stroke left him unable to speak properly.
Music helped Graham stave off depression after his stroke
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A third of stroke survivors can sing better than speak soon after their stroke, according to new research to mark Stroke Awareness Month
More than a third of stroke survivors (35%) are able to sing better than speak soon after their stroke, according to new research1 released today by the Stroke Association.
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New film showcases urgent need for lifechanging stroke treatment
New film showcases urgent need for lifechanging stroke treatment
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Guernsey stroke survivor will tackle half marathon for the Stroke Association to say thanks for their huge support
“The Stroke Association were a huge support to me and my family, at a time of immense struggle and uncertainty."
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Stirling sisters honour mum by raising more than £20k for Stroke Association
Sisters Kirsty and Shirley Macgowan remember when their mum died of a stroke with immense sadness. She was only 62 and seemed well, from keeping fit and healthy. In fact, she had been out on her bike the day before she had a stroke.
That was 23rd July 2008, and they still feel their mum, Molly’s loss keenly. The sisters say, “Mum's stroke was so sudden and unexpected - it made us realise how li -
Roll-out of video triage could transform stroke care and save lives, urges new Stroke Association report
Use of technology such as prehospital video triage (PVT) could transform stroke care and boost survival rates of the UK’s fourth leading cause of death, according to the Stroke Association’s new report which comes ahead of the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan.
The Stroke Association has today launched Unlocking potential:
a bold vision for stroke care in England. The charity’s report highl
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