Stroke Association response to Autumn Statement 2023
A costly missed opportunity.
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Stroke Association response to Autumn Statement: Stroke must remain a priority
Stroke Association response to Autumn Statement: Stroke must remain a priority
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Stroke Association response to the Royal College of Radiologists' Census report
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.
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Tens of thousands of emergency patients waited nearly an hour and a half for ambulances
More than 38,000 people who called 999 in January 2022 waited at least nearly one and a half hours for an ambulance with an emergency condition such as stroke, today’s (10.02.22) figures show.
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Stroke Prevention Day 2022: Nine out of ten stroke survivors would warn their younger self to change their lifestyle
Anna Richardson: When I found out that up to 90% of strokes can been prevented by making healthier lifestyle choices, it certainly gave me the nudge I needed to overhaul my own lifestyle.
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Stroke Association response to England December 2021 ambulance response times
More than 40,000 who called 999 in December 2021 waited nearly two hours for an ambulance with an emergency condition such as stroke, today’s figures show.
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Stroke Association warns number of untreated strokes likely to increase this winter, due to rise in Omicron cases
The UK’s largest stroke charity is warning people not to delay seeking treatment for stroke due to fear of Omicron
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Strokes caused by Covid-19 under the spotlight in world’s largest research study
The Stroke Association is funding the world’s largest research study to investigate worrying reports that Covid-19 is causing life-threatening strokes. As Covid-19 cases continue to rise across the globe, this critical research may help to prevent Covid-19-related death and disability.
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Act now to stop ‘avoidable and unnecessary disability’ says first report into the impacts of Covid-19 on stroke survivors
Delayed calls to 999 due to concerns around Covid-19, unavailable treatments and cancelled rehabilitation therapies caused by the pandemic has left tens of thousands of stroke survivors with avoidable, unnecessary disability, exacerbated mental health problems and has taken a devastating toll on stroke survivors and their families.
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Birmingham man takes on Mount Snowdon climb after sons stroke at birth
Luke Winwood, 26, from Great Barr, Birmingham is set to climb Mount Snowdon to raise money for the Stroke Association on Saturday 8 September, after his son survived a stroke at birth.
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Local pupils raise £3,500 with 100km cycling challenge
Pupils aged 13 and 14 from Arden Academy in Knowle, Solihull have raised £3,500 for the Stroke Association by completing a gruelling 100km bike ride.
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Tipton man organises Scoring Against Stroke for his dad
A Tipton man has organised a charity football match to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association, after his dad had a life-changing stroke.
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Anna Richardson calls on residents in Leicester to take a Step Out for Stroke
TV presenter and writer Anna Richardson is calling on stroke survivors, their friends and family in Leicester to join the Stroke Association to take a Step Out for Stroke. The charity is hosting one of its walks at Abbey Park on Saturday 23 June at 11am and everyone is welcome.
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Step Out in Staffordshire to support stroke survivors
The Stroke Association is hosting a Step out for Stroke fundraising walk in Hanley Park, Stoke-on-Trent at 11am on Sunday 10 June to support stroke survivors and their families.
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Leicester woman takes on marathon after two year old nephew’s stroke
Vicki Martin, a scientist from Leicester is taking on the Virgin Money London Marathon to raise money for the Stroke Association on Sunday 22 April 2018, after her nephew had a stroke aged just two years old.
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Worcester fundraiser stages concert in memory of wife
Local fundraiser Charlie Hodges is inviting Worcester residents to attend a concert on Friday 20 April at St Peters Baptist Church, to raise funds for the Stroke Association and Worcester Stroke Support Group.
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Uttoxeter stroke survivor takes on Resolution Run for the Stroke Association
Thomas Wainwright, 67, from Uttoxeter is taking on the Stroke Association’s Resolution Run on Sunday 29 April, just weeks after surviving a stroke.
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Loughborough stroke survivor takes on Resolution Run for the Stroke Association
Ashley Martin, 24, from Loughborough, is taking on the Stroke Association’s Resolution Run on Sunday 11 March, after surviving a stroke the age of 17.
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Stroke Association appeals for volunteers with a resolution
The Stroke Association is looking for volunteers to help guide runners at its upcoming Resolution Run at Braunstone Park, Leicester on Sunday 11 March 2018.
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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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