Stroke survivor finds her voice to perform with charity choir
A stroke survivor from Stalybridge has found her voice again, to perform with the Stroke Association’s Community Choir and mark World Stroke Day.
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The UK will fail to meet international commitments to reduce deaths from preventable diseases – Richmond Group
The Richmond Group of Charities has called for a national plan for health improvement to meet the World Health Organisation’s target of reducing preventable deaths by 25% by 2025. A new report 'What is preventing progress?' says local and national government, the NHS, public services, the private sector, charities and patients must work together to put prevention first.
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Stroke risks associated with arthritis drugs - Stroke Association comments
New study investigates the link btween arthritis drugs and eaths caused by stroke
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Baroness Brady launches nation-wide search for Life After Stroke stars
Baroness Brady, politician, businesswoman and star of The Apprentice, is launching a nation-wide search for inspiring stroke survivors, carers and volunteers to take part in the Stroke Association’s 2015 Life After Stroke Awards sponsored by the TONI & GUY Charitable Foundation.
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Royal Mail employee takes to the skies for the Stroke Association
Royal Mail Deputy Manager, Carl Bell from Cheadle Hulme, is set to reach new heights on Saturday 08 November, when he zip slides across the AJ Bell Stadium to raise funds for the Stroke Association.
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Liverpool stroke survivor receives regional recognition
A stroke survivor from Liverpool has bounced back with banter and received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of his courage and determination
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Crewe stroke survivor receives regional recognition
A musical stroke survivor from Crewe has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of her courage and determination.
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Sunderland stroke survivors enjoy art therapy thanks to donation from daughter in law
A local art workshop project for stroke survivors in Sunderland, has launched in the area, after a generous donation from a stroke survivor’s daughter-in-law.
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Grandparent’s stroke inspires Peterborough sisters to walk over 27 hours for stroke
Peterborough sisters Emily (20) and Hayley (24) Shipton dubbed as ‘Team Blister Sisters’ raised £2,100 for the Stroke Association after completing the 100km Thames Path Challenge, walking over 27 hours non-stop from Putney to Henley to raise vital funds for the charity.
The sisters started the walk on Saturday 13 September, and completed the walk on Sunday in memory of their Nan who pas -
Stroke Association pays tribute to Lynda Bellingham OBE
Joe Korner, Director of External Affairs at the Stroke Association pays tribute to actress, broadcaster and charity supporter Lynda Bellingham OBE
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Stroke Association statement on latest Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) report
The SSNAP report contains data for stroke patients admitted to and stroke patients discharged from inpatient care between 1 April and 30 June 2014.This latest report shows that six stroke services scored an ‘A’ overall for the quality of care they provide for patients.
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Stenting safe and effective for long-term stroke
New research findings suggest that stenting should be offered as an option to many more patients
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Romantic couple from Seaton receive regional recognition
David McDonough, 55, has been awarded a Life After Stroke certificate from the Stroke Association in recognition for his bravery in coming to terms with the effects of stroke.
David’s wife, Valerie, was also recognised with a Life After Stroke certificate in honour of the support she has given David throughout his recovery. The East Devon couple were presented with their certificates by rad -
9-year-old stroke survivor receives regional recognition
A 9-year-old from Plymouth was presented with a Life After Stroke Award for his bravery in coping with the effects of having a stroke when he was 11 months old. Levi Richards was nominated for a Stroke Association South West award by five different people.
One of his whom was Sally Birch, Levi’s mum. Sally explained: “Levi has been through a great deal but manages to take whatever life thr -
The Stroke Association calls on Bromsgrove to help conquer stroke
Lord Cobham and Councillor Janice Boswell joined forces with the Stroke Association and local stroke survivors on Thursday 09 October to help conquer stroke.
The charity is supporting the International Communication Project (ICP) 2014, which aims to highlight the importance of human communication.
By signing up to the project’s online pledge, people can show their support to the million -
Exercise and healthy eating reduces stroke risk in women - Stroke Association comments
Women could more than half their odds of having a stroke by making five simple changes to their lifestyle, researchers believe.
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Take part in thrilling car race in aid of Stroke Association
The Stroke Association Supercar Saturday will return to Wiltshire’s famous Castle Combe circuit on Saturday 25 October 2014. The charity event offers the chance for racing fans to live their dream of driving round the main race track in a top car with a professional driver.
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Fear of heights was no bar to Isle of Wight fundraiser who abseiled the Spinnaker Tower
Jacky Bowman, 57 from Shanklin on the Isle of Wight was a Bank Manager until her husband, Andy, had three strokes which made her decide to take early retirement to be with him.
Jacky abseiled down Portsmouth’s 350ft Spinnaker Tower on Sunday 28 September to raise money for the Stroke Association, the charity which supported them after Andy’s stroke.
Jacky explained: “The Stroke Associat -
Together We Can Conquer Stroke celebrated at Resolution Run in Glasgow
Over 100 runners took on the challenge of running a 5K or 10K yesterday round Strathclyde Country Park to raise vital funds for the charity.'Together We Can Conquer Stroke' signs were banded around before, during and after the run to reinforce the message that the charity believes that by working together, stroke can be conquered.
Kirsty Scott, Community Fundraiser for Scotland said, “We are so -
Cyclists tackle Paris to Jersey cycle for the Stroke Association
Over 20 local fundraisers will get on their bikes to tackle a 500 kilometre cycle from Paris to Jersey for the Stroke Association
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