Stroke survivors across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to benefit from Stroke Association support thanks to new agreement
This builds on the success of a support service which NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight has already been funding in other areas.
Categories: life after stroke
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Plymouth mum who had stroke aged 30 says vital stroke recovery service must be saved
A Plymouth mum of two who had a stroke aged just 30 has hit out at NHS and council chiefs who have axed funding for a vital support service.
Dannii Arksey-Venning said the support she received from the Stroke Association’s Stroke Recovery Service was irreplaceable in helping her cope with the life-changing effects of her stroke last year.
She is devastated that NHS Devon and Plymouth City Co -
Torquay stroke survivor says ‘vital’ stroke recovery service must be saved
A retired Torquay hotelier who was “floundering” after having a stroke has hit out at the decision to axe the Stroke Association Stroke Recovery Service which helped him and his wife cope.
Bob Perrin and his wife Lesley say they felt “abandoned” when he came out of hospital struggling to understand and deal with the effects of the stroke.
Bob, 70, and Lesley, 64 are devastated that NHS Devon -
Vital community support plays a crucial role for stroke survivors and their carers in Carmarthenshire
A new Community connect stroke support service has been supporting stroke survivors, their families and carers across Carmarthenshire in 2024.
The Stroke Association is commissioned to provide a service by Carmarthenshire County Council to work with people, their families and carers who have been touched by stroke by contacting them to offer information, advice and support to enable people to -
35-year-old Aaron Kent calls for more specialist mental health support for stroke survivors as he battles panic attacks and PTSD after a stroke
Stroke Association and Mind Cymru have partnered to produce a report highlighting the need for stroke survivors to have specialist mental health and wellbeing support to help rebuild their lives.
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Stroke Association response to NICE: Testing could help prevent further strokes in people with gene variant
Anything we can do to prevent the misery that stroke can cause is ultimately good news.
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Rochdale stroke survivor walks daughter down the aisle after being left paralysed
A Rochdale stroke survivor who was left paralysed this year has walked his daughter down the aisle, after being supported by the Stroke Association.
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Sheffield stroke survivors to benefit from new recovery service
More people affected by stroke in Sheffield will be able to receive support, with the launch of a new Stroke Recovery Service run by the Stroke Association.
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Young stroke survivor takes on 100 mile cycle for the Stroke Association
Sarah Revill-Dews, 28 from Nottingham, will take on the Prudential RideLondon 100-mile challenge on Sunday 29 July, to mark how far she has come since surviving a stroke, just two days after her honeymoon.
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Local woman set to host health fair for the Stroke Association
Lisa Murray, 42, from Nottingham, is hosting a health and wellbeing event on Wednesday 28 February to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association, after her mother survived a stroke.
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Uttoxeter stroke survivor takes on Resolution Run for the Stroke Association
Michelle Richardson, 44, from Uttoxter, is taking on the Stroke Association’s Resolution Run on Sunday 25 February, to mark a milestone in her recovery from a life-changing stroke.
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Almost half a million people in the UK could be lost for words by 2025
Around 475,000 stroke survivors across the UK could be living with the communication disability aphasia by 2025
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Heywood stroke survivor adds her voice to Lost for Words campaign
Heywood stroke survivor Ann Gill, 75, is one of the thousands of people living with communication difficulties after a stroke.
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Huddersfield stroke survivor adds his voice to Lost for Words campaign
Huddersfield stroke survivor David Jagger, 55, is one of the thousands of people living with communication difficulties after a stroke.
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Stockport group celebrates five years of vital support for stroke survivors
Stockport Stroke Moving On Group is celebrating five years of helping stroke survivors on their road to recovery.
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Grimsby stroke survivor invites people to Give a Hand and Bake for the Stroke Association
Grimsby stroke survivor and budding baker, Ann Cockerill, is calling on local residents to roll up their sleeves, grab a mixing bowl and bake to raise vital funds for stroke survivors.
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Stroke survivor takes on 12 hour darts marathon for charity
Abbey Hulton stroke survivor, Richard Tabbernor, will be throwing arrows in a mammoth 12 hour darts marathon this Sunday, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
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The Stroke Association and Katumba ready to rock in Liverpool
The Stroke Association is calling on Liverpool stroke survivors, carers and health professionals to take part in a new drumming project with Katumba, Liverpool’s renowned drumming and movement group.
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Stroke Association and Humberside Fire and Rescue Service join forces to help prevent stroke
The Stroke Association and Humberside Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) have joined forces to help stroke survivors in Hull become more active.
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Art after stroke exhibition launches in Sheffield
Artwork created by Sheffield stroke survivors will be the focus of a new exhibition at the Salvation Army Citadel, Psalter Lane in Sheffield, on Wednesday 28 June from 12:30pm - 3pm.
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