Topics: Medical research

Comment from the Stroke Association: Stroke and a Person’s Blood Type (published in American Academy of Neurology journal.)

1 September 2022 07:14

Dr Clare Jonas, Research Communications and Engagement Lead said:
“The majority of strokes happen to older people, due to reasons we are commonly aware of such as high blood pressure, thickening of the arteries or atrial fibrillation. The causes of stroke in younger adults aren’t as well understood, which makes them harder to prevent.
“This study involved a genetic analysis of the blood ty

Stroke Association response to NHS pharmacy blood pressure checks saving lives

26 August 2022 14:08

Something this simple really does save lives. We encourage all over 40s to get their blood pressure checked in a pharmacy.

Local resident recovering from a stroke takes on walking challenge to raise funds for stroke charity

25 August 2022 12:32

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'

19 August 2022 00:01

We understand that the excess deaths analysis is ongoing but we’re concerned by these initial findings.

“My stroke won’t stop me getting married”

12 August 2022 13:08

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

11 August 2022 12:05

Ambulance crisis is affecting stroke patients

Somerset stroke survivor fears others could miss out on a ‘miracle treatment’ which saved her

29 July 2022 17:14

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

29 July 2022 17:05

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

28 July 2022 09:34

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

Over 47,000 stroke patients to ‘miss out on a miracle treatment’

28 July 2022 00:01

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.

Tens of thousands of emergency patients waited nearly two hours for ambulances

14 July 2022 11:47

"We’re now at a crisis situation where every ambulance service is on the highest level of alert."

Winchester writer tackles daunting double to support Stroke Association

6 July 2022 17:05

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

28 June 2022 09:30

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"

24 June 2022 13:06

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

16 June 2022 09:37

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

Life without communication is a reality for Stroke survivors like Mark

10 June 2022 10:56

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

Aylesbury stroke survivor who struggles to speak wants more awareness of aphasia

10 June 2022 09:51

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

10 June 2022 00:00

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

9 June 2022 16:31

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

9 June 2022 00:01

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.