Folkestone stroke survivors to benefit from Stroke Association’s new service
The Stroke Association has launched a new service which will support people affected by stroke in Folkestone.
Topics: Medical research
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Wimbledon stroke survivor set to tackle cycle challenge for the Stroke Association
A Wimbledon stroke survivor is gearing up to cycle from London to Brighton on Sunday 16 September, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
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Stroke Association comment on NHS England Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases announcement
Link to story https://www.hsj.co.uk/clinical/learning-disabilities-added-to-long-term-plan-clinical-priorities/7023130.article
Dominic Brand, Executive Director of External Affairs at the Stroke Association said:
“We welcome the announcement by NHS England today which recognises stroke as a key priority condition within the new Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases focus. We’re pleased tha -
PROSIECT NEWYDD I HELPU ADEILADU CYMUNED STRÔC GRYFACH
Bydd llawer mwy o oroeswyr strôc a'u gofalwyr ledled Cymru bellach yn gallu cael cymorth ychwanegol i helpu gyda'u hadferiadau, diolch i lansiad prosiect newydd ‘Camau Cymunedol Strôc' gan y Gymdeithas Strôc.
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NEW PROJECT TO HELP BUILD A STRONGER STROKE COMMUNITY
Many more stroke survivors and their carers across Wales will be now able to receive additional support to help with their recoveries, thanks to the launch of a brand new project ‘Stroke Community Steps’ run by the Stroke Association.
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Stroke Association comment on beauty parlour stroke syndrome
Alexis Kolodziej, Deputy Director for Policy at the Stroke Association said: “A stroke can sometimes be caused if you tear the lining of an artery in your neck. In many cases, there’s no clear reason behind this happening, but for some people it could be the result of an injury. There is a very small chance that an injury might be caused by extending your neck back in a chair to have your hair wa
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Survivors take a Step Out for Stroke in Bury St Edmunds
Over 40 stroke survivors and Bury St Edmunds residents raised over £4,600 for the Stroke Association, by taking part in the charity’s Step Out for Stroke walk in Abbey Gardens, on 28 July 2018.
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Dagenham resident takes on cycle challenge for the Stroke Association
Kelly Drake-Tapscott, 40 from Dagenham is taking on the Stroke Association’s Escape the City Bike Ride on Sunday 30 September 2018, after her father survived a stroke.
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Dedicated son continues family fundraising tradition in memory of his father
A local Sandhurst fundraiser is set to push a 3.5 tonne lorry across Kent with a group of friends and family to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
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Stroke Association statement on low blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension also known as OH) and stroke risk.
Middle-aged people who feel dizzy when standing up from a lying-down position may be at a higher risk of dementia or a stroke in the future, a report says.
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Brentwood woman braves skydive in memory of her dad
Jennie Marshall, 17 from Brentwood, is braving a skydive to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association, in memory of her father who passed away after a stroke.
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Eastleigh man takes on cycle challenge for the Stroke Association
Robert Smith, 61 from Eastleigh is taking on the Stroke Association's Escape the City Bike Ride on Sunday 30 September 2018, after his son survived a stroke at 33-years-old.
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Survivors take a Step Out for Stroke in Watford
Around 50 stroke survivors and Watford residents raised over £2,000 for the Stroke Association, by taking part in the charity’s Step Out for Stroke walk in Cassiobury Park, on Saturday 14 July.
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Sheffield stroke survivors to benefit from new recovery service
More people affected by stroke in Sheffield will be able to receive support, with the launch of a new Stroke Recovery Service run by the Stroke Association.
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Local pupils raise £3,500 with 100km cycling challenge
Pupils aged 13 and 14 from Arden Academy in Knowle, Solihull have raised £3,500 for the Stroke Association by completing a gruelling 100km bike ride.
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Young stroke survivor takes on 100 mile cycle for the Stroke Association
Sarah Revill-Dews, 28 from Nottingham, will take on the Prudential RideLondon 100-mile challenge on Sunday 29 July, to mark how far she has come since surviving a stroke, just two days after her honeymoon.
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Y Gymdeithas Strôc yn croesawu gwariant ar ofal critigol yng Nghymru
Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi cyhoeddi £15m i gefnogi gofal critigol. Mae'r Gymdeithas Strôc yn credu dylai'r peth o'r arian yma mynd at wella gofal strôc yn yr ysbyty.
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Stroke Association in Wales welcomes funding for critical care
The Welsh Government has announced a £15m fund to support critical care. The Stroke Association would like some of this to go towards better stroke care in hospital.
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Well Pharmacy Director powers through Salford Open Swim marking halfway point in 12 month challenge for the Stroke Association
On Saturday 07 July, Chris Ellett, Transformation Director at Well Pharmacy, took part in the Media City UK Swim Challenge at Salford Quays. After months of hard training, he completed the gruelling 15km open water swimming marathon.
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Tipton man organises Scoring Against Stroke for his dad
A Tipton man has organised a charity football match to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association, after his dad had a life-changing stroke.
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