Life after stroke grows in Burnley with launch of new support group
A new social group has launched in Burnley to provide support and guidance for stoke survivors and their families.
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Alton stroke survivor calls on people to ‘Give a Hand’
Alton resident Angus Igwe, who had a stroke at 54 years old, is challenging people across Hampshire to ‘Give a Hand’ to the Stroke Association.
The charity’s fundraising initiative ‘Give a Hand’ will see people across the UK complete an everyday activity using the hand they wouldn’t normally use from 26 October to 01 November 2015.
When Angus had a devastating stroke nine years ago, he was l -
Peterborough stroke survivor calls on people to ‘Give a Hand’
Peterborough resident Ian Simm, who had a stroke at 56, is challenging people across the East of England to ‘Give a Hand’ to the Stroke Association.
The charity’s fundraising initiative ‘Give a Hand’ will see people across the UK complete an everyday activity using the hand they wouldn’t normally use from 26 October to 01 November 2015.
When Ian had a stroke in 2009, he was told he would nev -
Stroke Association statement on latest quarterly Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP)
Alexis Wieroniey, Deputy Director for Policy and Influencing at the Stroke Association comments on the latest Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) report which relates to treatment for patients admitted between April and June 2015.
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Thrill-seekers dared to take part in Stroke Association Nightfall Zip Slide
The Stroke Association is calling on thrill-seekers to take part in the charity’s first ever Nightfall Zip Slide, from the roof of the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Arts.
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Mel Giedroyc supports the Stroke Associaton 'Give a Hand' campaign
Great British Bake Off star, Mel Giedroyc has written a letter to newspaper editors around the country showing her support for the 'Give a Hand' fundraising campaign for the Stroke Association.
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Stratford-upon-Avon stroke survivor calls on people to ‘Give a Hand’
Stratford-upon-Avon resident Megan Giglia, who had a stroke at27, is challenging people across the West Midlands to ‘Give a Hand’ to the Stroke Association.
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Charity calls for fundraisers to face the Halloween heat
The Stroke Association is calling for daredevils to walk barefoot across burning coals and raise vital funds at a Halloween firewalk at Hillsborough Arena, Sheffield.
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Bromsgrove stroke survivor set to take part in charity fashion show
A stroke survivor from Bromsgrove will overcome the challenges faced after her stroke to take to the stage in an M&Co Charity Fashion Show in aid of the Bromsgrove Lions.
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Stroke survivor calls on people to help him in his hopping mad challenge
A Bedminster stroke survivor is calling on people in Bristol to help him conquer a hopping mad challenge on Saturday 31 October at Kip Keino Stadium, to raise vital funds for Stroke Association.
Martin Mienczakowski, 31, is looking for a team of volunteers to witness his Guinness World Record attempt for the furthest distance travelled on a space hopper in twenty-four hours.
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Worcester man completes 3,000 mile motorcycle ride for the Stroke Association
Alex Husband, 44, from Leigh, has successfully completed a 3,000 mile long road motorcycle challenge around the UK mainland, raising £680 for the Stroke Association.
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Thousands of atrial fibrillation (AF) patients in England are at risk of preventable stroke
An estimated 1.4 million people in England have atrial fibrillation (AF) yet over a third of them are undiagnosed. Of the people who have been diagnosed, 31% are not being given anticoagulation treatment, as recommended by current NICE guidelines.
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Life After Stroke grows in Stoke-on-Trent with charity gardening group
Green-fingered stroke survivors have overhauled the local community gardens at the Hollybush Inn in Brown Edge, while boosting their recovery from stroke.
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Halesowen stroke survivor tackles Great Birmingham Run for the Stroke Association
A stroke survivor from Halesowen will take on the Great Birmingham Run on Sunday 18 October 2015, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
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Oxfordshire mum tackles Bristol 25 bike ride for the Stroke Association
A Didcot mum will take on the Bristol 25 Bike Ride on Sunday 27 September 2015 to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
Zuzana Simpson, 40, from Didcot, was inspired to cycle the Bristol 25 after his her mum had a devastating stroke at the age of 41.
Zuzana said: “Mum’s stroke was a huge shock for the whole family. I was only seventeen at time doing my A-Levels and couldn’t comprehe -
Harrogate stroke survivor calls on people to ‘Give a Hand’
Harrogate resident and stroke survivor Charles Spencer, 64, is challenging people across Yorkshire to ‘Give a Hand’ to the Stroke Association.
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Birmingham stroke survivor calls on people to ‘Give a Hand’
Birmingham resident Helen Neylon, who had a stroke at 34, is challenging people across the West Midlands to ‘Give a Hand’ to the Stroke Association.
The charity’s fundraising initiative ‘Give a Hand’ will see people across the UK complete an everyday activity using the hand they wouldn’t normally use from 26 October to 01 November 2015.
Helen had a stroke in 2002 after a day of horse riding, -
Merton stroke survivor calls on people to ‘Give a Hand’
Merton resident Mike Roberts, who has survived two strokes in 2011 and 2013, is challenging people across London to ‘Give a Hand’ to the Stroke Association.
The charity’s fundraising initiative ‘Give a Hand’ will see people across the UK complete an everyday activity using the hand they wouldn’t normally use from 26 October to 01 November 2015.
Mike, 61, had his first stroke in 2011 whilst a -
Greenwich stroke survivor goes the extra mile for the Stroke Association
Celebrity personal trainer and stroke survivor Jon Trevor is getting ready to put his best foot forward as he takes on the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
On Sunday 11 October Jon, who lives in Greenwich, will take on the 13.1 mile run with an all-star celebrity team made up of Jake Wood, John Altman, Diana Marchment, Lee Mead and George Ra -
South Gloucestershire granddad takes on the Great South Run for the Stroke Association
A 70-year-old stroke survivor is preparing to take on the Morrison’s Great South Run on Sunday 25 October, exactly three years after having a devastating stroke.
Grandfather of four, Arthur Threlfall-Searson, from Wickwar, had a stroke on 25 October 2012. On the day of his stroke, Arthur began to feel unwell, and whilst his wife went to their neighbour’s house for help, he collapsed to floor. W
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