Christmas will be extra special this year for a Brighton couple whose baby had a stroke at birth.
India Cross and Robert Platica, together with baby Daniel, are joining forces with the Stroke Association to raise awareness of childhood stroke and help launch a Christmas fundraising appeal for the charity.
Within hours of their son Daniel being born in March 2024, the first-time parents had
'I found the hardest thing was not doing things myself, having to rely on others, and accept help'
A Sunbury stroke survivor has told how the hidden effects of a stroke can take away the magic of Christmas.
Kieran Andrew, 39, says people need to understand that the impact of noisy places and extreme fatigue which can be challenging for stroke survivors. He’s even had to buy ear defenders to muffle the noise of his young son crying.
Kieran is sharing his story to raise awareness and back
Almost a third of stroke survivors (30%) feel like they are a burden to their family and friends at Christmas time, according to new research1 released today by the Stroke Association.
Over 40 healthcare professionals, politicians and stroke survivors from across Northern Ireland attended a screening of a short documentary at Stormont in Belfast on Tuesday 4 November to mark World Stroke Day.
“Cliff’s achievements are truly inspirational and reflect the determination stroke survivors have to overcome their disabilities and live the best life they can." - Jacqui Cuthbert
"When I reached the top, I burst into tears and laughter at the same time" - Margaret Cuttill
“The support from the Stroke Association is fantastic and has helped both Jen and I enormously,” said Les.
A rare disease that a Portsmouth man had just before his fifth birthday is thought to have led to a stroke almost two decades later when he was 23.
Chris Headon, now 39, is determined not to let his health hold him back. This is despite having a second, and far more severe, stroke which left him with cognitive and communication difficulties which prevent him from living independently, working
Post-stroke care is failing to help thousands of stroke survivors recover as the number of patients receiving vital six-month reviews is at the lowest rate for over half a decade.
Every day in the UK, 240 people of all ages wake up to the impact of stroke unable to move, see, speak, or even swallow. It is the leading cause of complex adult disability and also the fourth leading cause of death i
“It is a huge privilege to take on this role – a job that I would never have dreamed of doing before my major stroke" - Jason Parker
“It is a huge privilege to take on this role – a job that I would never have dreamed of doing before my major stroke,” - Jason Parker
Health care professionals highlight need for life-changing stroke treatment in Northern Ireland
The Stroke Association has received generous funding from NFU Mutual to help expand its Stroke Information Programme in the East of England – a vital service supporting people to rebuild their lives after stroke.
The Stroke Association has received a donation of £7,899 from NFU Mutual’s Agency Giving Fund. The charity was nominated by NFU Mutual’s Hertford and North Herts agency office, which c
Thousands of people with symptoms of stroke are making their own way to A&E instead of calling 999 and waiting for an ambulance - which could be putting their lives at risk, warns the Stroke Association.
240 people wake up to the impact of a stroke every day in the UK. The latest annual figures from the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP)1 for April 2024 – March 2025 reveal mor
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"It is a huge understatement to say we are so proud of all his achievements" - Jimmy's mum, Sally
John Watson, Associate Director for the Stroke Association in Scotland, said:
“Stroke is Scotland's third biggest killer, and the leading cause of complex adult disability. But the latest official figures1 show the ongoing failure of health boards to make stroke the priority it needs to be.
“The failure is most striking in thrombectomy, a life-saving, life-changing treatment that should b
Over 70 people gathered on Thursday 7 August to celebrate 15 years of the Stroke Association’s dedicated support for stroke survivors in West Norfolk.
The celebratory event, organised by the Stroke Association, brought together volunteers past and present, stroke survivors, carers, healthcare professionals, and community supporters. It was both a heartfelt thank you to those who have given thei
Dr Clare Jonas, Research Lead at the Stroke Association, said: “Every day, 240 people in the UK wake up to life after stroke. Not only is stroke the fourth leading cause of death in the UK, it’s also the leading cause of adult disability. As nine in 10 strokes are preventable, screening for risk factors could reduce the number of people affected by this lifechanging condition.
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