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  • ​Colne volunteer receives regional recognition

    A volunteer from Colne has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of more than 10 years of support for stroke survivors.

  • Father’s stroke inspires Worcester son to tackle the Stroke Association Christmas run

    A Tenbury Wells son will tackle the Stroke Association’s Santa Scramble and Elf Trail on Sunday 14 December, for his dad who had a devastating stroke in 2012.
    Jake Yarranton, 22, a production assistant and cameraman at Hayfisher Productions, was inspired to sign up for the Santa Scramble and Elf Trail after his father Dean Yarranton had a stroke at the age of 49.
    Dean worked with his

  • Inspiring stroke survivor receive regional recognition

    A Fobbing stroke survivor has been awarded a Highly Commended Life After Stroke certificate from the Stroke Association.
    John Mealand, 68, had a major stroke in 1998 which left him with left side paralysis, and in a wheelchair. John was forced to leave his job as an electronics engineer, and was cared for by his wife as he worked on his rehabilitation.
    After a lot of dedication and de

  • Suffolk stroke survivor receives regional recognition

    A fundraiser from Suffolk has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of her courage and determination.
    Mother of two, Tracy Hanratta, 48, a receptionist from Bury St Edmunds received her award on Friday 7 November. Tracy’s grandfather had a devastating stroke in October 2012, and sadly passed away. This is when Tracy took it upon her

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

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