Topics: Health, Health Care, Pharmaceuticals

New figures show ongoing failure to deliver life-changing stroke treatment, with Scotland lagging far behind rest of the UK

12 August 2025 15:23

John Watson, Associate Director for the Stroke Association in Scotland, said:
“Stroke is the third biggest killer in Scotland, 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 sho

Stroke Association celebrates 15 years of supporting stroke survivors in West Norfolk

12 August 2025 12:49

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

Proposed Long Term Conditions Framework risks hard-won progress in stroke policy

17 July 2025 11:59

The Stroke Association has responded to a Scottish Government consultation on its proposed Long Term Conditions Framework

Routine eye scan could predict 10-year heart attack and stroke risk

17 July 2025 10:01

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.
“AI analyses of h

Comment: Today’s 10-Year Health Plan announcement

3 July 2025 11:30

Juliet Bouverie, CEO of the Stroke Association, comments on the new 10 year health plan announcement...

Ombudsman stroke complaints increase – June 2025

1 July 2025 12:19

Juliet Bouverie OBE, CEO of the Stroke Association, said:
“These findings are deeply concerning as they highlight the difficulties faced by the overstretched NHS workforce when battling against a broken system. The findings also reflect our own experiences supporting stroke survivors, as well as patient survey data collated with the NHS, which found room for improvement too. Whilst dedicated s

Eight-year-old Jess from Bristol wins Stroke Association competition singing her own song

26 June 2025 18:39

"I wrote the song to show how important friendship is."

New garden for stroke patients opens at Altnagelvin Hospital

17 June 2025 12:20

A new garden designed to help stroke patients recover has been unveiled at Altnagelvin Hospital in County Londonderry.

Stroke Association reacts to the latest ambulance response times

12 June 2025 16:50

"Far too many patients are being left with no option but to watch the time tick by as they wait for life-saving treatment."

Spending Review 2025

11 June 2025 16:58

Juliet Bouverie OBE, CEO of the Stroke Association, said:

“Today’s spending review brought the welcome news of increased funding for the NHS at a time when it is so desperately needed. Stroke is a leading cause of adult disability and the fourth leading cause of death in the UK. People affected by stroke are all too often plagued by the well-documented issues facing the NHS from ambula

New Urgent and Emergency Care Plan 2025

9 June 2025 15:22

Juliet Bouverie OBE, CEO of the Stroke Association, said:

“Stroke is a medical emergency which affects 240 people in the UK every day. Not only is it the country’s fourth leading cause of death but it is also the leading cause of complex adult disability. 1.9 million brain cells die every minute after a stroke hits, so timely treatment is vital.

“Long ambulance waits, handover

‘Scottish Safety Guy’ from Dunoon to sing to raise funds for Stroke Association

6 June 2025 12:56

Ross Macdonald thrives on his career in security governance for the UK Government. He also supports his local community’s safety as a volunteer coastguard.
Yet just nine months ago, he had a stroke which left him with sensory difficulties, memory problems, communication problems, and severe fatigue. Ross was a 47-year-old father of three at the time, five months into tying the knot with his lo

Shetland MSP to host Scottish Parliament event to highlight thrombectomy postcode lottery

4 June 2025 15:53

Beatrice Wishart MSP is hosting an event with the Stroke Association and Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland at the Scottish Parliament on 12th June, to bring the plight of stroke survivors across Scotland to the attention of Members of the Scottish Parliament.
Around 10,000 Scottish residents have a stroke every year and the latest figure for Shetland is 37 islanders had a stroke in 20231.

Les Charrières residents and staff raise £1,000 for the Stroke Association

2 June 2025 00:00

The wonderful residents and staff at LV Care Group's Les Charrières residential and nursing home raised £1,000 for the Stroke Association which will be immensely helpful in funding our charity’s work supporting stroke survivors and carers and funding vital research into stroke.
Trudi Lewis, our Service Delivery & Engagement Officer, was delighted to visit the home to say a heartfelt thanks

Scale of stroke in Dumfries & Galloway prompts call for volunteers to help provide support

30 May 2025 15:44

The latest statistics on the scale of stroke in Dumfries and Galloway show 325 people had a stroke in 20231, with admissions across both Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary and Galloway Community Hospital.
The Stroke Association estimates that 60%2 of these people will be left with some form of disability, while the charity’s research has found that 75% are likely to experience mental he

Scale of stroke in Fife prompts call for volunteers to help provide support

30 May 2025 15:36

The latest statistics on the scale of stroke in Fife show 759 people had a stroke in the area in 20231.
The Stroke Association estimates that 60%2 of these people will be left with some form of disability, while the charity’s research has found that 75% are likely to experience mental health issues3.So, for Volunteers’ Week, the Stroke Association is calling for new volunteers to come forward

Ditton stroke survivor John struggles to speak but can belt out a song

23 May 2025 16:06

“He joins in with the others and properly belts out the tunes he knows. I love these sessions - it’s like I am out with pre-stroke Dad,” - John's daughter Jacquie

Oxfordshire man who couldn’t speak after a stroke found salvation in singing

23 May 2025 15:48

"I still struggle with my speech, but singing has given me the confidence to keep trying. I find ways to practice every day."

Stroke Association highlights how stroke survivors with communication problems are left without support

20 May 2025 17:52

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

Stroke survivors in Guernsey to benefit from launch of new support groups as the Stroke Association arrives on the island

12 May 2025 16:57

A key priority for this will be the development of peer support groups