Stroke Association

Alton stroke group calls out for local volunteers

4 March 2019 10:15

An Alton stroke group is calling out for new members and volunteers to join them and help local stroke survivors on the road to recovery.

West Midlands hero looks to go the extra mile for the Stroke Association

1 March 2019 13:48

Lewis Crawford, 25, from Wolverhampton, is taking on the Virgin Money London Marathon for the Stroke Association on Sunday 28 April 2019 after his best friend had two strokes aged just 25.

Cyfarwyddwr newydd i elusen Strôc yng Nghymru

1 March 2019 09:49

Mae'r Gymdeithas Strôc wedi penodi Cyfarwyddwr newydd i arwain yr elusen yng Nghymru.

Anrhydedd i ferch pum mlwydd oed o Ynys Môn ar ôl cael strôc diwrnod ar ôl geni

27 February 2019 10:49

Mae merch bum mlwydd oed o Ynys Môn a gafodd strôc pan oedd hi'n ddiwrnod oed wedi cael ei anrhydeddu am ei dewrder gan y Gymdeithas Strôc. Bydd hi a’i efeilliad hefyd ar linell cychwyn ras i gefnogi’r rhai bydd yn rhedeg i gefnogi stroc.

Five-year-old from Anglesey honoured after having a stroke at just one day old

27 February 2019 10:44

A five-year-old girl from Anglesey who had a stroke when she was just a day old has been honoured for her courage by the charity the Stroke Association.

Local runner’s Resolution Run for Stroke Association

25 February 2019 15:12

Juliet Finlay, 49, from Upminster has made a New Year’s resolution to take part in her first ever charity Resolution Run in aid of the Stroke Association at Clapham Common on Sunday 10 March 2019.

Stroke Association launches new support sessions for stroke survivors in Newcastle

25 February 2019 14:41

The Stroke Association is launching new drop in information sessions for anyone affected by stroke in Newcastle, at the Eagles Community Arena on Tuesday 5 March, and is encouraging people to join them.

Local hospital heroes to take on a Resolution to Run for the Stroke Association

21 February 2019 11:51

A stroke recovery team from Northampton General Hospital, are taking on a Resolution Run in aid of the Stroke Association

Seven year old Lincolnshire stroke survivor receives regional recognition

19 February 2019 10:24

A seven year old stroke survivor from Gainsborough has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of his courage following a stroke which happened before he was even born.

Local ten year old who saved Mum during a stroke receives regional recognition

19 February 2019 10:22

Ten year old Ella Wharf from Wisbech, has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, for calling for help after her Mum had a stroke while driving.

Beaulieu team take on Stroke Association Resolution Run to support Anna

18 February 2019 11:40

A team of six dubbed as ‘Anna’s Angels’ took part in the Stroke Association’s Resolution Run on Sunday 17 February at the Royal Victoria Country Park, to support their friend who had a stroke last year.

Hornchurch fundraiser receives regional recognition

18 February 2019 11:32

A local resident from Hornchurch has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association in recognition of her fundraising achievement for the charity.

Stroke survivors in Northern Ireland “struggling to recover”

18 February 2019 09:25

A new report, published today (Monday 18 February 2019) by the Stroke Association, reveals that around half of all stroke survivors in Northern Ireland feel abandoned when they leave hospital and are unable to make a full recovery due to a lack of rehabilitation and on-going support.