Chartham woman’s passion for music and singing helps to rebuild her life after a stroke
“Even though half of my body doesn’t work, I am still the same person I was before the stroke."
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Gillingham man’s love of music helped him rebuild his life after a stroke left him unable to speak properly.
Music helped Graham stave off depression after his stroke
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A third of stroke survivors can sing better than speak soon after their stroke, according to new research to mark Stroke Awareness Month
More than a third of stroke survivors (35%) are able to sing better than speak soon after their stroke, according to new research1 released today by the Stroke Association.
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New film showcases urgent need for lifechanging stroke treatment
New film showcases urgent need for lifechanging stroke treatment
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Guernsey stroke survivor will tackle half marathon for the Stroke Association to say thanks for their huge support
“The Stroke Association were a huge support to me and my family, at a time of immense struggle and uncertainty."
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Stirling sisters honour mum by raising more than £20k for Stroke Association
Sisters Kirsty and Shirley Macgowan remember when their mum died of a stroke with immense sadness. She was only 62 and seemed well, from keeping fit and healthy. In fact, she had been out on her bike the day before she had a stroke.
That was 23rd July 2008, and they still feel their mum, Molly’s loss keenly. The sisters say, “Mum's stroke was so sudden and unexpected - it made us realise how li -
Roll-out of video triage could transform stroke care and save lives, urges new Stroke Association report
Use of technology such as prehospital video triage (PVT) could transform stroke care and boost survival rates of the UK’s fourth leading cause of death, according to the Stroke Association’s new report which comes ahead of the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan.
The Stroke Association has today launched Unlocking potential:
a bold vision for stroke care in England. The charity’s report highl -
Vital Isle of Wight stroke support service returns to island after new NHS funding
The reinstatement of the service is part of an agreement which ensures stroke survivors across the whole area covered by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight have access to support from the charity.
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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.
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André’s chopped locks raise over £1,000 for Stroke Association Jersey
The Stroke Association helped so much with getting my father home, having support and being able to regain his confidence.
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Stroke Association expanding Scotland outreach to get help to more communities
The Stroke Association has received an award from The National Lottery Community Fund – made possible by National Lottery players – to expand its work supporting people affected by stroke in Scotland.
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Blood pressure check could save your life, says Oxford stroke survivor
“Had I known I had high blood pressure it would have been treated earlier and I might never have had the stroke."
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Blood pressure check could save your life, says Haslemere stroke survivor
"if you are of African or Caribbean origin you may have a higher risk of stroke than other people in the UK."
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Blood pressure check could save your life, says Bexhill stroke survivor
"It doesn’t matter how old you are, just check your blood pressure."
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Blood pressure check could save your life, says Margate stroke survivor
"People think that ‘nothing’s going to happen to me’ and then bang!”
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Blood pressure check could save your life says Bristol stroke survivor
"Having these quick and easy checks could save your life."
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Strokes rising in younger people, but 90% of strokes preventable
The Scottish Stroke Statistics published today1 (Tuesday, 28 January) are a sobering reminder that Scotland’s record for stroke is deteriorating, the Stroke Association warns.
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Stroke Association steps in to keep vital Devon stroke support service going
Stroke Association has agreed to provide interim funding for 15 months after receiving a commitment from NHS Devon to work together to find a long-term solution.
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Stroke survivors share their stories in art installations unveiled at Northern Ireland hospitals
Families and loved ones affected by stroke in Northern Ireland will be able to find out about the information, support and advice in their area thanks to a new hospital initiative from the Stroke Association.
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