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
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
A key priority for this will be the development of peer support groups
“Even though half of my body doesn’t work, I am still the same person I was before the stroke."
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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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“The Stroke Association were a huge support to me and my family, at a time of immense struggle and uncertainty."
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
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
The reinstatement of the service is part of an agreement which ensures stroke survivors across the whole area covered by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight have access to support from the charity.
This builds on the success of a support service which NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight has already been funding in other areas.
The Stroke Association helped so much with getting my father home, having support and being able to regain his confidence.
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."
