Wake-up call for nation over reality of family caring
Research reveals crisis of carers struggling without support and huge gaps in national understanding of growing social issue
Topics: Social issues
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‘Daddy and Maddy’ Stepped out for Action on Stroke Month
Local Halifax resident Paul Thomas, 36, proved there is ‘Life after Stroke’ by taking part in the Step out for Stroke fundraising walk at Roundhay Park on Saturday 31 May, alongside his newborn baby girl, Maddy.
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Stroke volunteers praised by Deputy Mayor
To coincide with ‘Volunteer Week’ which runs from 1-7 June 2014, Antrim’s Deputy Mayor, Councillor Brian Graham, has supported the Stroke Association in recognising the support and commitment received from its volunteers at a special celebration event in Antrim.
The Stroke Association is the only UK wide charity solely dedicated to combating stroke in people of all ages. Its services dir -
Team of four claim new motoring world record for the UK
Team 18in24 have driven to 18 countries in 23 hours and 32 minutes, beating the previous record of 17 countries in 28 hours. They have so far raised more than £10,000 for charities including the Stroke Association, with more donations still coming in.
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New research shows the possibility of regaining hand movement after a stroke
Dr Shamim Quadir, Research Communications Manager at the Stroke Association. comments
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South Derbyshire service celebrates 15 years of helping stroke survivors find their voice
A service that provides communications support to stroke survivors across South Derbyshire is celebrating its fifteenth Birthday during Action on Stroke Month.
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Medikidz publish the world's first comic book to help children understand stroke
The world’s first resource of its kind has been published to help children understand stroke
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Science Stroke Art 2014 launches in Manchester for Action on Stroke Month
Over 200 people from Manchester celebrated the launch of Science Stroke Art 2014 on Thursday 1 May, with an innovative event at Manchester Town Hall to mark the start of Action on Stroke Month.
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Team Greenie take on Thames Bridges Bike Ride for stroke
Stroke survivor Peter Green, his nephew, and three friends dubbed as ‘Team Greenie’ are taking on the Thames Bridges Bike Ride on Sunday 11 May 2014 to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
Peter Green (44), from Islington, will face the 50 mile ‘Extended’ route together with friends and family, cycling over 16 bridges across London.
Last August, Peter, a retired city trader, lo -
Team Nick takes on London to Paris Bike Ride
Jo Cann, wife of Institute of Financial Planning (IFP) chief executive Nick Cann who had a stroke in March 2013, is taking on a 300-mile sponsored cycle ride to Paris with former IFP President Julie Lord to raise thousands of pounds for Stroke Association.
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Celebrations at the Life after Stroke Centre
The Stroke Association is opening its doors to the community on Thursday 8 May 2014 to celebrate the second anniversary of the Life after Stroke Centre in Church Lane, Bromsgrove. The charity is inviting everyone along to kick start Action on Stroke Month activities and to find out more about the work of the Centre.
Hugh Tibbits, Regional Head of Operations for the Stroke Association
