The Stroke Association has received an award from The National Lottery Community Fund – made possible by National Lottery players – to expand its work supporting people affected by stroke in Scotland.
“Had I known I had high blood pressure it would have been treated earlier and I might never have had the stroke."
"if you are of African or Caribbean origin you may have a higher risk of stroke than other people in the UK."
"It doesn’t matter how old you are, just check your blood pressure."
"People think that ‘nothing’s going to happen to me’ and then bang!”
"Having these quick and easy checks could save your life."
The Scottish Stroke Statistics published today1 (Tuesday, 28 January) are a sobering reminder that Scotland’s record for stroke is deteriorating, the Stroke Association warns.
Stroke Association has agreed to provide interim funding for 15 months after receiving a commitment from NHS Devon to work together to find a long-term solution.
Stroke patients need timely access to vital and lifechanging treatments despite the expected difficulties the winter months will bring for the NHS, calls the Stroke Association.
Today’s NHS England data1shows that November’s average response time for category 2 ambulance calls, which includes stroke, was 42 minutes and 26 seconds - the longest so far this year. In October, the average response
Scotland trails Ukraine in thrombectomy procedures in 2023 (1) About 1 in 7 of those who needed life changing procedure in Scotland in 2023 got it (2) Thrombectomy reduces the likelihood of a stroke survivor living with severe disability (3) It is one of the most cost-effective treatments in all of medicine, saving the health and care system £47,000 per patient over a five-year period (4)
Thousands of stroke patients are missing out on lifechanging treatment and support as vital elements of in-hospital stroke care have declined over the last decade amidst increased waiting times, warns the Stroke Association.
Despite promising progress in some vital areas and the dedication of an overstretched workforce, the current healthcare ecosystem doesn’t appropriately support the 90,000 p
By Professor Terry Quinn, David Cargill Chair in Geriatric Medicine and Honorary Consultant Physician in Stroke and Geriatric Medicine at University of Glasgow. His article was first published in The Times Scotland.
As a junior doctor in the early 2000s, I decided to work in Scotland specialising in stroke-care. This was for two reasons, firstly I could see that stroke was common in Scotland, e
.A new poll for the Stroke Association found that one in five stroke survivors (18%) said talking to other stroke survivors was the single most important part of their recovery1.
Stroke Association shares new research to mark World Stroke Day and highlight how to find strength through support. One in five stroke survivors (18%) say that talking to other stroke survivors was the single most important part of their recovery, but in fact only a quarter (27%) did so, according to new research1 released today by the Stroke Association.
A Plymouth mum of two who had a stroke aged just 30 has hit out at NHS and council chiefs who have axed funding for a vital support service.
Dannii Arksey-Venning said the support she received from the Stroke Association’s Stroke Recovery Service was irreplaceable in helping her cope with the life-changing effects of her stroke last year.
She is devastated that NHS Devon and Plymouth City Co
A retired Torquay hotelier who was “floundering” after having a stroke has hit out at the decision to axe the Stroke Association Stroke Recovery Service which helped him and his wife cope.
Bob Perrin and his wife Lesley say they felt “abandoned” when he came out of hospital struggling to understand and deal with the effects of the stroke.
Bob, 70, and Lesley, 64 are devastated that NHS Devon
More than 1,500 people have signed a Devon stroke survivor’s petition to save the service which supported him and thousands of others in the county after their strokes.
The Stroke Association’s Devon Stroke Recovery Service is being forced to close because NHS Devon and Plymouth City Council have said they will no longer fund it.
The charity’s service helps people to rebuild confidence and
A star-studded stand-up show in aid of the Stroke Association is coming to Angel Comedy Club on 20 October 2024.
Organised by Alex Bertulis-Fernandes, the night will see well-known stand-ups including Janine Harouni, Joshua Bethania, Mark Silcox and stroke survivor, Mr Lorraine.
Alex, 30, from Kensal Rise, said: ‘In September 2020 my dad had a stroke. The effect it had on his life, and on th
A YouGov poll for the Stroke Association has revealed just over half the adult population in Scotland (52%) have a close personal connection to stroke1 – whether having had a stroke or seen a close friend or relative affected.
