Stockport British Gas volunteers lift stroke survivors’ spirits
More than 20 volunteers from the British Gas offices in Stockport have been making weekly phone calls to stroke survivors to keep their spirits up during the coronavirus lockdown.
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Loose Women’s Kaye Adams supports Stroke Association’s new ‘Here For You’ telephone service in NI
Kaye Adams, host of ITV’s Loose Women, is throwing her support behind the Stroke Association’s ‘Here for You’ telephone support service. The new Here for You service helps combat loneliness and isolation by providing stroke survivors and their carers with regular telephone support.
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Loose Women’s Kaye Adams launches Stroke Association’s new ‘Here For You’ telephone service
Kaye Adams, host of ITV’s Loose Women, is throwing her support behind the Stroke Association’s ‘Here for You’ telephone support service. The brand new Here for You service helps combat loneliness and isolation by providing stroke survivors and their carers with regular telephone support.
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Norfolk stroke survivor’s mission to challenge stigma and educate others on what stroke recovery actually means
Peter Ellis, 60, from Diss began writing a blog to help his recovery and share his experience of stroke recovery and treatment, following a bleed on his brain that doctor’s said was, ‘the size of a fist’.
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Millions needed to get stroke research back on track
Almost three quarters (74%) of stroke research projects funded by the Stroke Association have been suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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British stiff upper lip causing preventable stroke deaths
The Stroke Association is revealing a concerning new trend: the most at risk groups are least likely to call 999 due to not wanting to “burden the already busy emergency services”(i), which is causing people to die at home.
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New digital tool launched for stroke survivors with communication difficulties
As many as 350,000 stroke survivors with aphasia, a common communication disability, are at greater risk of becoming lonelier and more isolated during the pandemic, according to the Stroke Association (i).
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New digital tool launched for stroke survivors with communication difficulties
As many as 350,000 stroke survivors with aphasia, a common communication disability, are at greater risk of becoming lonelier and more isolated during the pandemic, according to the Stroke Association (i).
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Local stroke choir sings with soprano Laura Wright to keep spirits up
A choir of local stroke survivors are still singing together despite disruption from coronavirus, and were joined by a very special guest on Monday 08 June, professional singer Laura Wright.
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Stroke Association response to ONS excess non-COVID-19 deaths report
It’s devastating to see that stroke deaths have increased significantly in homes and care homes during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic period. It is heart-breaking to see that in one week, more than double the usual stroke deaths were recorded in people’s homes.
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Stroke concern rising amid Covid-19 crisis warns charity, as East Berkshire service launches
Stroke professionals are warning people across East Berkshire who have a stroke or TIA/mini-stroke (transient ischemic attack) to call 999, despite the coronavirus pandemic. With stroke striking every five minutes, the Stroke Association fears that thousands of people could be at risk of severe disability, or even stroke-related death, if they don’t Act FAST on stroke symptoms.
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Blackburn stroke survivor raises more than £20,000 for the Stroke Association
A Blackburn man has raised over £20,000 for Stroke Association, after the charity helped him rebuild his life after a stroke.
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Royal Hallamshire’s stroke professionals take on fundraising challenge to help rebuild lives
The multidisciplinary stroke team in Sheffield have raised more than £3,000 in vital funds for the Stroke Association.
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NHS stroke professionals unite for fundraising challenge to help rebuild lives
NHS stroke professionals across the UK have united to take on a series of fundraising challenges to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association this May, and are calling on their colleagues to join them.
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Stroke Association partners with LoSalt® in bid to cut nation’s blood pressure
The Stroke Association and LoSalt® have today launched a new partnership aimed at encouraging people to lower the risk of stroke and other serious health conditions.
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Baroness Karren Brady supports the Stroke Association’s appeal for ad space
The Stroke Association is asking brands and organisations with upcoming television or radio advertising space to consider donating airtime in the month of May and June, so that they can maintain awareness of stroke throughout the pandemic.
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Stroke concern rising amid Covid-19 crisis warns top charity
Concerns are mounting that people across the UK who have a stroke or TIA/mini-stroke (transient ischemic attack) are not calling 999 amid the coronavirus pandemic. With stroke striking every five minutes, the Stroke Association fears that thousands of people could be at risk of severe disability, or even stroke-related death, if they don’t Act FAST on stroke symptoms.
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Stroke concern rising amid Covid-19 crisis warns top charity
Concerns are mounting that people who have a stroke or TIA/mini-stroke (transient ischemic attack) are not calling 999 amid the coronavirus pandemic. With strokes continuing to strike across Wales at this time, the Stroke Association fears that thousands of people could be at risk of severe disability, or even stroke-related death, if they don’t Act FAST on stroke symptoms.
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“We’re not going anywhere!” Mum’s refusal to leave hospital after doctors initially miss daughter’s stroke
Sam Sjollema from Bedford, whose young daughter had a stroke, was told it was just a sprained arm and to go home before further tests revealed what had really happened.
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Manchester runners join the resolution for the Stroke Association
More than 270 people from across the North West ran, jogged and walked on Sunday 08 March, raising more than £10,500 for the Stroke Association at the charity’s Resolution Run.
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