Bath stroke survivors map out the future for Bath
A team of six stroke survivors and carers in Bath are working with the Stroke Association and Bath: Hacked to create a map of wheelchair accessible places in the city.
Topics: Disability
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Isle of Man landmarks shine bright to help Make May Purple for Stroke
Isle of Man landmarks shone brightly in purple on Monday 01 May to launch the Stroke Association’s annual awareness month: Make May Purple.
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Redditch stroke survivor set to overcome aphasia with solo trip
Redditch stroke survivor, Steve Fitter, 57, is set to take on a huge personal challenge to help overcome his aphasia, with the support of the Stroke Association.
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Survivors take a Step Out for Stroke in Scunthorpe
The Stroke Association is hosting a Step out for Stroke walk at Central Park, Scunthorpe at 11am on Sunday 14 May.
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Local stars urge people of Manchester to Make May Purple
A host of Manchester stars have joined the Stroke Association to call on everyone in Manchester to sign up to Make May Purple in 2017.
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DJ Kev Seed joins survivors to take a Step Out for Stroke in Liverpool
The Stroke Association is hosting a Step out for Stroke walk in Croxteth Park at 11:30am on Saturday 06 May.
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Derry stroke survivor celebrates recovery with gruelling cycle challenge
A Derry stroke survivor is preparing to take on an 800km cycle challenge through France and Spain to celebrate 5 years since a devastating stroke almost took his life.
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Survivors take a Step Out for Stroke in Heywood
The Stroke Association is hosting a Step out for Stroke walk in Queens Park, Heywood at 10:30am on Saturday 20 May.
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Stroke Association comments on the link between stroke and artificial sweeteners
Dr Shamim Quadir, Research Communications Manager at the Stroke Association said: “There is currently conflicting evidence as to whether there is a link between soft drink consumption and stroke.
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Survivors take a Step Out for Stroke in Weston-super-Mare
The Stroke Association is hosting a Step out for Stroke walk in Clarence Park, Weston-super-Mare at 2pm on Sunday 7 May.
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Stroke Association comments on British Heart Foundation story on Stroke A&E attendances
Juliet Bouverie, Chief Executive at the Stroke Association said: “Stroke is the UK’s fourth biggest killer and the leading cause of disability, robbing people of their speech, mobility and independence in the blink of an eye.
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Bexhill stroke survivor warns people to take a moment and have a blood pressure check
A stroke survivor from Bexhill has joined forces with the Stroke Association to warn people in the South East to get their blood pressure checked.
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Petersfield stroke survivor takes a Step Out for Stroke at Canoe Lake
A local stroke survivor from Petersfield is set to take part in the Stroke Association’s Step Out for Stroke event at Canoe Lake at 11am on Saturday 13 May.
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Cambridge teacher set to take on London Marathon for the Stroke Association
A teacher from Cambridge is preparing to take on the 2017 Virgin Money London Marathon for the Stroke Association after her father had a stroke.
Lucy Cochrane-Brown, 32, who works at King’s College School, Cambridge, was inspired to take on the marathon after her father Don had a devastating stroke in 2011.
Lucy said: “From being an active, funny, kind and intelligent man, Daddy’s whole life -
Weston-super-Mare stroke survivor takes a Step Out for Stroke in Clarence Park
A local stroke survivor from Weston-super-Mare is set to take part in the Stroke Association’s Step out for Stroke event at Clarence Park on Sunday 7 May 2017.
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Bangor stroke survivor urges people to act FAST
The Stroke Association is calling for people across Northern Ireland to be more aware of the early warning signs of stroke, and to share the FAST message to help save more lives.
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Antrim principal urges people to act FAST to conquer stroke
A local family is joining the Stroke Association in calling for people across Northern Ireland to be more aware of the early warning signs of stroke, and to share the FAST message to help save more lives.
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"My son’s FAST action saved my life” – County Down stroke survivor urges people to act FAST
Stroke survivor Gerard McClean, from Kilcoo, County Down, is joining the Stroke Association in calling for people across Northern Ireland to be more aware of the early warning signs of stroke, and to share the FAST message to help save more lives.
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Survivors take a Step Out for Stroke in Chester
The Stroke Association is hosting a Step out for Stroke walk in Grosvenor Park, Chester, at 10am on Saturday 20 May.
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Stroke survivors tee off in Fleetwood
A Stroke Association voluntary group in Fylde and Wyre has teamed up with England Golf to provide golf sessions for stroke survivors in the area.
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