Peterborough stroke survivor Steps out for Stroke
A local stroke survivor from Peterborough is set to take part in the Stroke Association’s Step out for Stroke event at Ferry Meadows Country Park on Sunday 12 June 2016.
Topics: Disability
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Stroke survivors ‘abandoned’ after treatment
A Stroke Association survey revels that stroke survivors are not getting vital support
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Banbridge stroke survivor wins top art accolade
A Banbridge stroke survivor has won an art accolade at the Life After Stroke Awards.
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Young women’s stroke support group wins top award
A unique support group for young women affected by stroke has won a top award for fundraising.
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Daisy Hill physiotherapist honoured at NI Stroke Awards
A Physiotherapist based at Daisy Hill Hospital has won a top award in recognition of his impact on local stroke survivors
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Coleraine stroke survivor honoured at NI stroke awards
The remarkable courage of an inspirational stroke survivor from Coleraine has been celebrated at the Northern Ireland Life After Stroke Awards.
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Art after stroke: exhibition showcases the work of local stroke survivors
Inspirational art work created by stroke survivors from South Cumbria will be displayed and on sale at St Michael's Church, Rampside on Saturday 21 May at 2pm to celebrate Make May Purple.
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Stroke Association statement on Quentin Letts' comments about Andrew Marr
Quentin Letts' offensive and prejudiced comments demonstrate that disability discrimination still exists
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Stroke survivors tee off in Crewe during Make May Purple
The Stroke Association in Crewe has teamed up with England Golf to provide golf courses for stroke survivors in the area.
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Gateshead Millennium Bridge lights up purple to celebrate Make May Purple
Gateshead Millennium Bridge shone brightly in purple on Sunday 01 May to launch the Stroke Association’s annual awareness month, Make May Purple.
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Les Dennis and Blackpool Tower help to Make May Purple for stroke
Presenter, actor and comedian, Les Dennis, joined the Stroke Association on Sunday 01 May, as Blackpool Tower lit up in purple to launch the charity’s annual stroke awareness month: Make May Purple.
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Stars join the call to Make May Purple for the Stroke Association
Sir Michael Gambon, Les Dennis, Rudolph Walker and Samantha Morton pledge to Make May Purple in 2016.
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Norfolk stroke survivor Steps out for Stroke
A local stroke survivor from Norfolk is set to take part in the Stroke Association’s Step out for Stroke event in Hunstanton, on Tuesday 24 May 2016 after surviving multiple strokes over the past four years.
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Brierley Hill Stroke survivor set to tackle Great Birmingham 10K
Sarah Hall, a 35 year-old-stroke survivor from Brierley Hill, is planning to take part in the Great Birmingham 10k on 1 May 2016 to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
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Young stroke survivor set to tackle Thames Bridges Bike Ride
An eight-year-old stroke survivor from Welling is set to take part in the Stroke Association’s Thames Bridges Bike Ride to raise vital funds for the charity.
Mason White, who had a stroke during his birth, plans to take on the 50 mile route along with his family on Sunday 26 June.
Mason’s father, Francis White, said: “We thought our world had fallen apart when we discovered Mason had had a -
Stroke Association supports updated NICE stroke quality standard.
The Stroke Association welcomes and supports the updated stroke quality standard. We welcome the inclusion of a quality statement specifically on access to a clinical psychologist. We hope this additional support will help more people get the urgent psychological support they need when recovering from a stroke.
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Graham Stuart raises awareness of Know Your Blood Pressure initiative
Everton Ambassador, Graham Stuart, met with Liverpool stroke survivors at the Stroke Association’s Merseyside Life After Stroke Group on Tuesday 12 April to help raise awareness of the importance of knowing your blood pressure.
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New stroke group launched for young stroke survivors in Basildon
A new support group to help stroke survivors in Basildon has launched at Towngate Theatre café, and will meet on a fortnightly basis at 10am.
Working Age Stroke group has been created by the Stroke Association and will provide a place for people to meet fellow stroke survivors who have had similar experiences.
One stroke survivor who has already joined is mum of two, Emma Reed. Emma, 31, fro -
Buxton fundraiser prepares for new 4,750 mile challenge
After running the entire length of Britain barefoot in 2015, Buxton fundraiser Aleks Kashefi, 37, is preparing to take on his most gruelling challenge yet.
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Kent stroke survivor set to tackle Thames Bridges Bike Ride
A 70-year-old stroke survivor from Canterbury is set to take part in the Stroke Association’s Thames Bridges Bike Ride on an adapted trike to raise vital funds for the charity.
Grandfather of four, Robin Cant, a former lecturer for 25 years at the then Christ Church College, had a stroke in 1996 which paralysed the right hand side of his body. Robin regained some movement after his stroke, and
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