Stroke Association

Survivors take a Step Out for Stroke in Chelmsford

14 May 2018 08:49

Over 60 stroke survivors and Chelmsford residents raised over £600 for the Stroke Association, by taking part in the charity’s Step Out for Stroke walk in Hylands Park at 11am on Sunday 6 May 2018.

Lack of therapy puts stroke survivors’ recovery at risk

8 May 2018 00:01

Stroke survivors’ recoveries are being put at risk due to a lack of rehabilitation therapy after they leave hospital, according to the Stroke Association

Stroke Association statement on Sir Alex Ferguson stroke

5 May 2018 21:46

Juliet Bouverie, CEO of the Stroke Association, said:
“A stroke is a brain attack. Some strokes are due to bleeding in or around the brain. These are called haemorrhagic strokes. Although they are not as common as ischaemic strokes (caused by a blockage); haemorrhagic strokes can be more serious.
“In the UK, around 15% of strokes are haemorrhagic, and about 85% are ischaemic. Haemorrhagic st

Stroke survivor set to Make May Purple with art sale

4 May 2018 15:13

Diane Hickey from Barnton, Northwich, is marking 10 years since a life-changing stroke by hosting an art sale for the Stroke Association, during Make May Purple for Stroke.

Quicksteel team to take on 230 mile cycle in memory of colleague

4 May 2018 10:26

Staff from Quicksteel Ltd in Middlewich will take on a gruelling 230 mile cycle for the Stroke Association, after they lost their friend and colleague to a stroke just this year.

Step Out in Sheffield to support stroke survivors

3 May 2018 14:28

The Stroke Association is hosting a Step out for Stroke fundraising walk in Weston Park at 12pm on Sunday 10 June to support stroke survivors and their families.

Step Out in Chester to support stroke survivors

3 May 2018 13:52

The Stroke Association is hosting a Step out for Stroke fundraising walk Grosvenor Park at 10:30am on Saturday 09 June, to support stroke survivors and their families.

Stroke Association needs you to help conquer stroke

3 May 2018 11:20

The Stroke Association is appealing to runners in Norfolk to join the charity for their annual Beat the Tide run, on Sunday 24 June.

Manchester runners raise over £15,000 for the Stroke Association

1 May 2018 12:46

Almost 400 people from across Manchester ran, jogged and walked on Sunday 29 April, raising more than £15,000 for the Stroke Association at the charity’s Resolution Run.

Norfolk postman takes on walking challenge for charity

1 May 2018 12:35

A stroke survivor from Kings Lynn is set to take part in the Step Out for Stroke fundraising walk at Sandringham Estate on Saturday 19 May 2018, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.

Grimsby stroke survivor celebrates fifth year of recovery with walk

1 May 2018 09:55

Debby Fields, 42 from Grimsby, is set to take part in the Stroke Association’s Step Out for Stroke fundraising walk at Central Park on Sunday 20 May. She will be marking five years to the day since a life-changing stroke.

Essex resident helps Make May Purple for Stroke

30 April 2018 14:51

Sarah Johnson, 33 from Stambridge, is holding a charity dance at The Freight House on Friday 18 May, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.

Runnyhoneys supports Make May Purple for stroke

30 April 2018 14:30

A women’s running club in Petersfield is inviting local residents to join them on a 5k run at Petersfield Heath on Sunday 13 May, to help Make May Purple for Stroke.

Cambridge runners raise £20,000 for the Stroke Association

30 April 2018 11:59

Around 270 people from Cambridge ran, jogged and walked on Sunday 29 April, raising £20,000 for the Stroke Association at the charity’s Resolution Run.

Downham stroke group to Make May Purple

30 April 2018 09:22

A local Stroke Association support group is holding a purple fun day on Wednesday 9 May at Downham Market Methodist Church,in support of the Stroke Association’s Make May Purple for Stroke fundraiser.

Plymouth stroke survivor takes on walking challenge for charity after losing the ability to walk

26 April 2018 16:11

Father of four, Ben Turner, 35 from Plymouth, had a stroke in October 2015 and lost the ability to walk. However, Ben learnt how to walk again and is now set to take part in the Step Out for Stroke fundraising walk at Hoe Park on Saturday 12 May, in aid of the Stroke Association.