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  • Young stroke survivor to showcase local talent for charity

    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

  • Twelve days of Christmas begins with the Stroke Association’s Festive Concert

    The Stroke Association Carol concert on the 12th December 2014 will provide the perfect start to everyone’s Christmas celebrations. The Carol Concert, which will feature the Sainsbury’s Choir, recently seen on a hit TV Show, will take place at All Saint’s Church in Mill Street Maidstone.

  • ​Colne volunteer receives regional recognition

    A volunteer from Colne has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of more than 10 years of support for stroke survivors.

  • Father’s stroke inspires Worcester son to tackle the Stroke Association Christmas run

    A Tenbury Wells son will tackle the Stroke Association’s Santa Scramble and Elf Trail on Sunday 14 December, for his dad who had a devastating stroke in 2012.
    Jake Yarranton, 22, a production assistant and cameraman at Hayfisher Productions, was inspired to sign up for the Santa Scramble and Elf Trail after his father Dean Yarranton had a stroke at the age of 49.
    Dean worked with his

  • Inspiring stroke survivor receive regional recognition

    A Fobbing stroke survivor has been awarded a Highly Commended Life After Stroke certificate from the Stroke Association.
    John Mealand, 68, had a major stroke in 1998 which left him with left side paralysis, and in a wheelchair. John was forced to leave his job as an electronics engineer, and was cared for by his wife as he worked on his rehabilitation.
    After a lot of dedication and de

  • Suffolk stroke survivor receives regional recognition

    A fundraiser from Suffolk has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of her courage and determination.
    Mother of two, Tracy Hanratta, 48, a receptionist from Bury St Edmunds received her award on Friday 7 November. Tracy’s grandfather had a devastating stroke in October 2012, and sadly passed away. This is when Tracy took it upon her

  • The UK will fail to meet international commitments to reduce deaths from preventable diseases – Richmond Group

    The Richmond Group of Charities has called for a national plan for health improvement to meet the World Health Organisation’s target of reducing preventable deaths by 25% by 2025. A new report 'What is preventing progress?' says local and national government, the NHS, public services, the private sector, charities and patients must work together to put prevention first.

  • Baroness Brady launches nation-wide search for Life After Stroke stars

    Baroness Brady, politician, businesswoman and star of The Apprentice, is launching a nation-wide search for inspiring stroke survivors, carers and volunteers to take part in the Stroke Association’s 2015 Life After Stroke Awards sponsored by the TONI & GUY Charitable Foundation.

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