Over 14 million UK adults don’t know where a stroke occurs
Over a quarter (27%)of the population don’t know that a stroke occurs in the brain – highlighting a lack of knowledge around the UK’s leading cause of disability.
Topics: Medical research
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Charity Chief Executive takes on Virgin London Marathon for her cause
Juliet Bouverie, 50, Chief Executive at the Stroke Association from West London,is taking on the Virgin Money London Marathon on Sunday 28 April 2019 to raise funds and awareness for the charity she leads.
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Macclesfield woman stages live music event in memory of father
Kiara Bailey, 25 from Macclesfield, is inviting local people to The Swan With Two Necks on Friday 03 May, for an evening of live music to raise funds for the Stroke Association.
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Stroke Association celebrates ten years of vital support for stroke survivors in Wakefield
The Stroke Association is celebrating ten years of supporting Wakefield stroke survivors on their road to recovery, on Saturday 13 April.
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Nottinghamshire woman’s Resolution to Run for Stroke Association following a stroke after she gave birth
Lexy Walton-Godfrey, 29, from Nottingham made a New Year’s resolution to take part in her first ever Resolution Run in aid of the Stroke Association on Sunday 5 May at Markeaton Park in Derby.
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Reshaping stroke services could reduce disability and save lives
The Stroke Association has welcomed the launch of the Department of Health’s consultation on reshaping stroke services in Northern Ireland.
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Salford Royal nurses’ Resolution to Run for Stroke Association
A team of research nurses from Salford Royal Hospital are taking part in the Resolution Run in aid of the Stroke Association at Heaton Park on Sunday 07 April 2019, after their team leader survived a stroke.
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Stroke Association statement on partnering with Emilia Clarke and SameYou
The Stroke Association is partnering with SameYou to understand and report on the unmet needs of young adults living with brain injury and stroke.
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Local runners’ Resolution to Run for Stroke Association
A group of runners from Bury are taking part in the Resolution Run in aid of the Stroke Association at Heaton Park on Sunday 07 April 2019, alongside 35 year old stroke survivor Alison Brown.
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Norfolk stroke survivor to go the extra mile for the Stroke Association
Mike Jolly, 49, from Taverham, is taking on the Virgin Money London Marathon for the Stroke Association on Sunday 28 April 2019 after two of his closest friends also had strokes in the same year.
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Southampton stroke survivor takes on London Landmarks Half Marathon
A stroke survivor from Southampton is taking on the London Landmarks Half Marathon on Sunday 24 March 2019, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
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Nottinghamshire stroke survivor to go the extra mile for the Stroke Association
Claire Haywood, 27, from Mansfield is taking on the Virgin Money London Marathon for the Stroke Association on Sunday 28 April 2019.
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Winchester stroke group calls out for local volunteers
A Winchester stroke group is calling out for new members and volunteers to join them and help local stroke survivors on the road to recovery.
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Local woman’s Resolution to Run for Stroke Association for stroke survivor Mum
Stacey Bailey, 31, from Peterborough, made a New Year’s resolution to take part in her first ever Resolution Run in aid of the Stroke Association.
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Hammersmith and Fulham stroke survivor pays tribute to the Stroke Association
A local Hammersmith and Fulham stroke survivor who was left paralysed down one side of his body after surviving four strokes, is today paying tribute to the Stroke Association for helping him in his recovery.
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Alton stroke group calls out for local volunteers
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.
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West Midlands hero looks to go the extra mile for the Stroke Association
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.
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Cyfarwyddwr newydd i elusen Strôc yng Nghymru
Mae'r Gymdeithas Strôc wedi penodi Cyfarwyddwr newydd i arwain yr elusen yng Nghymru.
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Anrhydedd i ferch pum mlwydd oed o Ynys Môn ar ôl cael strôc diwrnod ar ôl geni
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.
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Five-year-old from Anglesey honoured after having a stroke at just one day old
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.
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