Stroke Association response to NHS pharmacy blood pressure checks saving lives
Something this simple really does save lives. We encourage all over 40s to get their blood pressure checked in a pharmacy.
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Local resident recovering from a stroke takes on walking challenge to raise funds for stroke charity
Stuart Geekes, 63, from Dunbar, is embarking on a five-mile walk as part of the ‘Edinburgh Kiltwalk’ on Sunday 18 September following a severe stroke only a year ago.
The stroke happened in an instant. one moment Stuart was busy working away for a multinational company, only to find himself a couple of hours later unable to speak. Jo, Stuart’s wife, thought it was a stroke, so called t -
Stroke Association response to HSJ's 'Government examines surge in ‘potentially preventable’ deaths'
We understand that the excess deaths analysis is ongoing but we’re concerned by these initial findings.
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“My stroke won’t stop me getting married”
This week on Emmerdale, Marlon Dingle took a huge step in his stroke recovery as he got out of his wheelchair and walked down the aisle to the altar to ask Rhona Ghoskirk, to marry him. It was a rare moment of happiness for the couple.
Marlon is not alone in his determination to take part in a wedding ceremony after his stroke. Many inspirational stroke survivors show the same grit to do this -
Tens of thousands of emergency patients waited over two hours for ambulances
Ambulance crisis is affecting stroke patients
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Somerset stroke survivor fears others could miss out on a ‘miracle treatment’ which saved her
A Somerset woman who survived a life-threatening stroke thanks to a remarkable medical procedure called thrombectomy is backing pleas for it to be made available for everyone who needs it.
A report by the Stroke Association released today (Thursday 28 July) warns that thousands of people who have a stroke could miss out on having a thrombectomy, where clots blocking the supply of blood to the b -
Dorset stroke survivor fears thousands could miss out on a ‘miracle treatment’ which saved him
A GP from Dorset who had a game-changing new procedure after having a stroke is backing the Stroke Association’s campaign to make it more widely available.
A report by the charity released today (Thursday 28 July) warns that thousands of people who have a stroke could miss out on having a thrombectomy.
With thrombectomy, clots blocking the supply of blood to the brain can be physically pluck -
Stroke patients in Wales missing out on a miracle treatment/ Mae cleifion strôc yng Nghymru ar eu colled o fethu â chael triniaeth wyrthiol
Stroke patients in Wales missing out on a miracle treatment. Read more here Mae cleifion strôc yng Nghymru ar eu colled o fethu â chael triniaeth wyrthiol. Darllenwch fwy yma
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Over 47,000 stroke patients to ‘miss out on a miracle treatment’
Thrombectomy is a miracle treatment that pulls patients back from near-death and alleviates the worst effects of stroke. It’s shocking that so many patients are missing out and being saddled with unnecessary disability.
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Tens of thousands of emergency patients waited nearly two hours for ambulances
"We’re now at a crisis situation where every ambulance service is on the highest level of alert."
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Winchester writer tackles daunting double to support Stroke Association
A 60-year-old Winchester man is attempting a unique double challenge on land and sea to raise money for the Stroke Association.
Mark Ryan will attempt to swim from the mainland to the Isle of Wight.
Then after a day's rest he will hike the 26 miles between Salisbury and Winchester along the Clarendon Way.
It would be a formidable fundraising challenge even for someone still in their phys -
Stroke Association comment: Scottish Stroke Improvement Programme 2022 National report
John Watson, Associate Director Scotland of the Stroke Association said:
“We are deeply concerned at the performance of stroke services in Scotland over the last year.
“Whilst we acknowledge that the Covid-19 pandemic caused significant disruption to service delivery, the report clearly shows too many stroke patients did not get the care they needed. Healthcare staff have per -
Stroke Association's comment to BMJ paper: "Infertility and pregnancy loss may increase women’s risk of stroke"
Dr Clare Jonas, Research Communications and Engagement Lead at the Stroke Association said:
“This large study provides useful data which will help dispel previous confusion about whether infertility, miscarriage and stillbirth are risk factors for stroke.
“We now know that a link does exist. However, the reason for this link is still unknown and we need more research to understand what exa -
The Stroke Association in Northern Ireland shares survey to mark Aphasia Awareness Month
The fear of being unable to communicate has been laid bare in a new survey(i) of over 2,000 people across the UK. Research conducted by the Stroke Association reveals that nearly half of the respondents (41 %) can’t imagine living in a world where they couldn’t communicate. A world without communication is an everyday reality for the 350,000 stroke survivors across the UK (ii) like Jessie McConke
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Life without communication is a reality for Stroke survivors like Mark
A world without communication is an everyday reality for the 350,000 stroke survivors in the UK with aphasia (i) like Mark Leather from Cardiff– aphasia is a communication disability that is most commonly caused by stroke. Mae byd heb gyfathrebu yn realiti beunyddiol i’r 350,000 o oroeswyr strôc ag affasia yn y Deyrnas Unedig (i) , fel Mark Leather o Gaerdydd. Anabledd cyfathrebu yw affasia a ac
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Aylesbury stroke survivor who struggles to speak wants more awareness of aphasia
An Aylesbury man whose stroke left him without the ability to communicate properly is backing a charity’s plea for people to be more aware of the condition.
Retired motor mechanic Richard Puddiphatt has aphasia, one of the lesser-known effects of stroke which affects a person’s ability to speak, read, write and use numbers, but it does not affect intellect.
Richard, 67, who had a stroke at h -
Life without communication a fear for nearly half the population, but reality for 350,000 stroke survivors
Stroke Association shares survey to mark Aphasia Awareness Month
The fear of being unable to communicate has been laid bare in a new survey (i) of over 2,000 people across the UK. Research conducted by the Stroke Association reveals that nearly half of the respondents (41 %) can’t imagine living in a world where they couldn’t communicate. A world without communication is an everyday reality fo -
Duke praises Paignton stroke volunteers to mark national Thank You Day
A Paignton stroke survivor and his partner who are both dedicated Stroke Association volunteershave received a special Volunteers Week thanks for their tireless work.
His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent, who is President of the charity, has also sent a message to them and to all volunteers to mark ‘Thank You Day’ on Sunday 5 June.
Former funeral director Martin Otter was at home with his pa -
Stroke Association response to the Royal College of Radiologists' Census report
The lack of 24/7 availability of interventional neuroradiology services is resulting in thousands of eligible stroke patients missing out on game changing stroke treatments, like thrombectomy.
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Duke praises Portishead stroke volunteer to mark national Thank You Day
A Portishead stroke survivor who has been a dedicated Stroke Association volunteer has received a special Volunteers Week thanks for her tireless work.
His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent, who is President of the charity, has also sent a message to her and to all volunteers to mark national ‘Thank You Day’ which is on Sunday 5 June.
Lori Rowsell’s life changed when she had a stroke while on
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