A new support group to help stroke survivors in London return to work has launched at Islington Central Library on Fieldway Crescent, and will meet every Wednesday at 11am.
The weekly group, called ‘Job Club’, is run by the Stroke Association and will provide a place for people looking for work to create a CV, job search, and practice their interview skills.
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Devon youngster goes the extra mile for the Stroke Association
A Devon youngster will be joined by his mother to take on the Stroke Association’s Resolution Run in Escot Park, Devon, on 27 February 2016.
Ten-year-old Henry Dobrijevic was inspired to raise vital funds for the charity after his brother Oliver had a stroke in 2013, just before his second birthday.Oliver, who is now five years o
The Stroke Association and the Rotary are encouraging people to make a pledge which counts, and take part in a 5k or 10k Resolution Run on 13 March 2016 at Hagley Hall in Stourbridge.
A recent paper published in the BMJ queried the assessment of the ROCKET AF study that the drug Rivaroxaban is effective in reducing Atrial Fibrillation (AF) related stroke. The group who undertook the ROCKET AF study reviewed their data and have now published their finding in the New England Journal of Medicine that Rivaroxaban does not show any increased bleeding risk compared to warfarin.
A young stroke survivor from Didsbury is tackling the Stroke Association’s Resolution Run on Sunday 06 March at Heaton Park, just ten months into his recovery.
The Stroke Association is calling out for thrill-seekers to walk barefoot across burning coals at a firewalk on Thursday 25 February at the Life After Stroke Centre in Bromsgrove.
The Stroke Association is calling out for runners who are up for a challenge to take part in the Dash of the Titan obstacle race on Saturday 26 March 2016 in Thoresby Park, Nottinghamshire.
A Derbyshire stroke survivor is preparing to take on a 140 mile cycling challenge, and is calling out to others affected by stroke to join on him on the ride.
Stroke Association warns cuts to services will have a huge impact on East Sussex stroke survivors and carers East Sussex County Council met on 26 January to discuss its budget. It proposed ceasing funding of the Stroke Association’s support services in the county. This recommendation will now go to a full Council meeting on Tuesday 9 February for ratification.
A teacher from Kirkby-in-Ashfield is gearing up to take on 12 half marathons in 12 months to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
Local fundraiser, Charlie Hodges, is celebrating his £10,000 fundraising achievement for the Stroke Association.
The Stroke Association is calling out for fun-seeking fundraisers to abseil down Dudley Castle's medieval walls and raise funds for charity, on Saturday 19 March and Sunday 20 March.
Stroke Association statement on discussion about the statistic that there is a higher risk of stroke mortality for hospital admissions at weekends.
The Stroke Association is inviting people affected by stroke in North Derbyshire to attend a series of new Mindfulness sessions, to help improve their mental wellbeing.
A young stroke survivor from Durham will mark almost a year since his stroke, by taking part in Newcastle’s first ever night time zip wire.
The Stroke Association is encouraging people to make a pledge which counts, and take part in a 5k or 10k Resolution Run on 13 March 2016 at Victoria Park.
The event is one of 28 fundraising Resolution Runs taking place across the UK this spring. These runs provide the perfect motivation to get in shape after Christmas, while helping to conquer stroke.
Ruth Dunkin from the Stroke Association
The Stroke Association is encouraging people to make a pledge which counts, and take part in a 5k,10k or 15k Resolution Run on 13 March 2016 at Prospect Park.
The event is one of 28 fundraising Resolution Runs taking place across the UK this spring. These runs provide the perfect motivation to get in shape after Christmas, while helping to conquer stroke.
Michelle Bowdidge from the Stroke As
The Stroke Association is encouraging people to make a pledge which counts, and take part in a 5k Resolution Run on 6 March 2016 at Milton Country Park.
The event is one of 28 fundraising Resolution Runs taking place across the UK this spring. These runs provide the perfect motivation to get in shape after Christmas, while helping to conquer stroke.
George Burroughs from the Stroke Associati
Stroke Association urges runners in Reading to make a resolution that counts
The Stroke Association is encouraging people to make a pledge which counts, and take part in a 5k or 10k Resolution Run on 6 March 2016 at Queen Elizabeth Country Park.
The event is one of 28 fundraising Resolution Runs taking place across the UK this spring. These runs provide the perfect motivation to get in shape
The Stroke Association is encouraging people to make a pledge which counts, and take part in a 5k Resolution Run on 13 March 2016 at UEA Colney Playing Fields.
The event is one of 28 fundraising Resolution Runs taking place across the UK this spring. These runs provide the perfect motivation to get in shape after Christmas, while helping to conquer stroke.
George Burroughs from the Stroke As