Categories: Resolution-runs

Post-stroke care is in crisis as two thirds of survivors don’t get structured support, reveals the Stroke Association on World Stroke Day

29 October 2025 00:01

Post-stroke care is failing to help thousands of stroke survivors recover as the number of patients receiving vital six-month reviews is at the lowest rate for over half a decade.
Every day in the UK, 240 people of all ages wake up to the impact of stroke unable to move, see, speak, or even swallow. It is the leading cause of complex adult disability and also the fourth leading cause of death i

Jason Parker announced as the Stroke Association's new Chair of Trustees

24 October 2025 17:24

“It is a huge privilege to take on this role – a job that I would never have dreamed of doing before my major stroke" - Jason Parker

Haywards Heath stroke survivor appointed Chair of Trustees at the Stroke Association

24 October 2025 17:19

“It is a huge privilege to take on this role – a job that I would never have dreamed of doing before my major stroke,” - Jason Parker

Health care professionals highlight need for life-changing stroke treatment in Northern Ireland

29 September 2025 17:12

Health care professionals highlight need for life-changing stroke treatment in Northern Ireland

Stroke Association receives vital funding from NFU Mutual to support stroke survivors in the East of England

23 September 2025 11:17

The Stroke Association has received generous funding from NFU Mutual to help expand its Stroke Information Programme in the East of England – a vital service supporting people to rebuild their lives after stroke.
The Stroke Association has received a donation of £7,899 from NFU Mutual’s Agency Giving Fund. The charity was nominated by NFU Mutual’s Hertford and North Herts agency office, which c

Stroke survivors in Guernsey to benefit from new Communication Club and community support opportunities

15 September 2025 13:50

The group is specifically designed to support people living with aphasia

Every 22 minutes a suspected stroke patient makes their own way to A&E instead of by ambulance, warns the Stroke Association

11 September 2025 09:27

Thousands of people with symptoms of stroke are making their own way to A&E instead of calling 999 and waiting for an ambulance - which could be putting their lives at risk, warns the Stroke Association.
240 people wake up to the impact of a stroke every day in the UK. The latest annual figures from the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP)1 for April 2024 – March 2025 reveal mor

Stroke survivors in Medway discovered the power of bingo to help reduce loneliness and social isolation which often follows a stroke

10 September 2025 12:59

"Playing bingo brings people together to have fun, which is why our partnership with Buzz bingo has been so successful.”

‘Inspirational’ Plymouth doctor defies disability after stroke to clinch World championship cycling title

29 August 2025 14:34

"It is a huge understatement to say we are so proud of all his achievements" - Jimmy's mum, Sally

New figures show ongoing failure to deliver life-changing stroke treatment, with Scotland lagging far behind rest of the UK

12 August 2025 18:41

John Watson, Associate Director for the Stroke Association in Scotland, said:
“Stroke is Scotland's third biggest killer, and the leading cause of complex adult disability. But the latest official figures1 show the ongoing failure of health boards to make stroke the priority it needs to be.
“The failure is most striking in thrombectomy, a life-saving, life-changing treatment that should b

Stroke Association celebrates 15 years of supporting stroke survivors in West Norfolk

12 August 2025 12:49

Over 70 people gathered on Thursday 7 August to celebrate 15 years of the Stroke Association’s dedicated support for stroke survivors in West Norfolk.
The celebratory event, organised by the Stroke Association, brought together volunteers past and present, stroke survivors, carers, healthcare professionals, and community supporters. It was both a heartfelt thank you to those who have given thei

Proposed Long Term Conditions Framework risks hard-won progress in stroke policy

17 July 2025 11:59

The Stroke Association has responded to a Scottish Government consultation on its proposed Long Term Conditions Framework

Routine eye scan could predict 10-year heart attack and stroke risk

17 July 2025 10:01

Dr Clare Jonas, Research Lead at the Stroke Association, said: “Every day, 240 people in the UK wake up to life after stroke. Not only is stroke the fourth leading cause of death in the UK, it’s also the leading cause of adult disability. As nine in 10 strokes are preventable, screening for risk factors could reduce the number of people affected by this lifechanging condition.
“AI analyses of h

Comment: Today’s 10-Year Health Plan announcement

3 July 2025 11:30

Juliet Bouverie, CEO of the Stroke Association, comments on the new 10 year health plan announcement...

Ombudsman stroke complaints increase – June 2025

1 July 2025 12:19

Juliet Bouverie OBE, CEO of the Stroke Association, said:
“These findings are deeply concerning as they highlight the difficulties faced by the overstretched NHS workforce when battling against a broken system. The findings also reflect our own experiences supporting stroke survivors, as well as patient survey data collated with the NHS, which found room for improvement too. Whilst dedicated s

Eight-year-old Jess from Bristol wins Stroke Association competition singing her own song

26 June 2025 18:39

"I wrote the song to show how important friendship is."

New garden for stroke patients opens at Altnagelvin Hospital

17 June 2025 12:20

A new garden designed to help stroke patients recover has been unveiled at Altnagelvin Hospital in County Londonderry.

Stroke Association reacts to the latest ambulance response times

12 June 2025 16:50

"Far too many patients are being left with no option but to watch the time tick by as they wait for life-saving treatment."

Spending Review 2025

11 June 2025 16:58

Juliet Bouverie OBE, CEO of the Stroke Association, said:

“Today’s spending review brought the welcome news of increased funding for the NHS at a time when it is so desperately needed. Stroke is a leading cause of adult disability and the fourth leading cause of death in the UK. People affected by stroke are all too often plagued by the well-documented issues facing the NHS from ambula

New Urgent and Emergency Care Plan 2025

9 June 2025 15:22

Juliet Bouverie OBE, CEO of the Stroke Association, said:

“Stroke is a medical emergency which affects 240 people in the UK every day. Not only is it the country’s fourth leading cause of death but it is also the leading cause of complex adult disability. 1.9 million brain cells die every minute after a stroke hits, so timely treatment is vital.

“Long ambulance waits, handover