Heywood stroke survivor donates hampers to help others this Christmas
A Heywood stroke survivor has donated 21 Christmas hampers created by himself, his friends and family, to help others affected by stroke this festive season.
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Local resident urges support for charity who helped her husband in his recovery
Lin from Portsmouth is supporting the Stroke Association’s ‘I am more than my stroke’ Christmas appeal after the charity helped her husband recover from a devastating stroke in 2014.
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Local stroke survivor urges support for charity who helped his recovery
Jason Hanrahan, a stroke survivor from Shirebrook, is supporting the Stroke Association’s ‘I am more than my stroke’ Christmas appeal.
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Leeds stroke survivor urges support for charity who helped her recovery
Bridie Kirsopp, a stroke survivor from Leeds is supporting the Stroke Association’s ‘I am more than my stroke’ Christmas appeal, after regaining her independence to start her own successful fashion and lifestyle blog.
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Prestbury stroke survivor urges support for charity who helped his recovery
Dr Finn Farquharson, a stroke survivor from Prestbury, is supporting the Stroke Association’s ‘I am more than my stroke’ Christmas appeal after the charity helped him to rebuild his independence.
Finn had a stroke in July 2017, aged 43, whilst at work at the Manchester Royal Infirmary. The stroke was caused by a carotid artery tear during a workout at the gym that morning, causing a clot to for -
Local stroke survivor urges support for charity who helped her recovery
Sheila Brand, a 58 year old stroke survivor from Guisborough is supporting the Stroke Association’s ‘I am more than my stroke’ Christmas appeal after the charity helped her to return to the hobby she loved.
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Urmston stroke survivor urges support for charity
Hannah McGrath, a 27 year old stroke survivor from Urmston, is supporting the Stroke Association’s ‘I am more than my stroke’ Christmas appeal.
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Local stroke survivor urges support for charity who helped his recovery
Ian Hyson, a stroke survivor from Romney Marsh is supporting the Stroke Association’s ‘I am more than my stroke’ Christmas appeal.
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Local stroke survivor urges support for charity who helped his recovery
Phil Silcock, a stroke survivor from Haywards Heath is supporting the Stroke Association’s ‘I am more than my stroke’ Christmas appeal after the charity helped him after a devastating stroke left him unable to walk or talk.
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Stirling man proves there can be life after stroke
James’ life turned upside down in an instant when he had a stroke on Christmas night at the age of 51.
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Stroke Association launches new project to improve wellbeing in North Devon
The Stroke Association is celebrating after being awarded a grant of National Lottery funding to launch a new project: Active Lives After Stroke. The charity has been awarded £213,620 to support four projects across England, including North Devon.
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Local celebrities line up for Stroke Association Christmas carol service
The Stroke Association’s annual Christmas carol service will this year take place on Wednesday 12 December at Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Street.
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Southport Stroke Fundraisers raise £18,000 for the Stroke Association
A group of Southport fundraisers have raised more than £18,000 for the Stroke Association, by hosting a Golf Dinner at Southport Convention Centre on Friday 23 November.
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Merch o Bowys yn ennill gwobr genedlaethol am ofalu
Mae Grace Matthews, 16 oed, o Grughywel, wedi ennill Gwobr Gofalwr Cenedlaethol am ei hymroddiad i gefnogi ei mam i wella ar ôl cael strôc. Dim ond 13 mlwydd oed oedd Grace pan gafodd ei mam, Heidi, strôc a effeithiodd ar ei hiaith a'i golwg.
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Powys Teen wins national award for Caring
Grace Matthews, 16, from Crickhowell, has won a national Carer Award for her dedication in supporting her mum recover after a stroke. Grace was just 13 when her mum, Heidi, had a stroke which affected her speech and sight.
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Merseyside stroke survivor wins national courage award
Emma Raven, 37, from Bootle in Merseyside, has won a national courage award for her commitment to raising awareness of stroke after surviving her own stroke in 2014. Emma’s stroke caused her to miscarry her baby and left her with long-term disabililties.
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West Midlands stroke club leader wins national volunteering award
Liz Topliss, 75, from Sutton Coldfield in the West Midlands, has won a national award for volunteering after leading a stroke group and supporting the stroke community in various roles for almost 40 years.
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North West stroke choir wins national Stroke Group Award
A choir made up of stroke survivors, charity staff, volunteers, health professionals and family members has won a national award, for the impact it makes to local people affected by stroke.
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Stroke Association's statement on thrombectomy to be offered up to 24 hours after onset of stroke
Stroke Association's statement on thrombectomy to be offered up to 24 hours after onset of stroke
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Consultant wins national award for transforming stroke care in Essex
Dr Sreeman Andole, Assistant Medical Director at NHS England and Clinical Director at Kings College Foundation NHS Trust has topped a public vote to win the Professional Excellence category of the Stroke Association’s Life After Stroke Awards.
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