Stroke Association
What are the warning signs for a stroke?
“Mums, dads, grandparents, young people, even children can have a stroke, and its impact is traumatic.”
‘Misconception’ over stroke needs addressing, says Emilia Clarke’s mother
Jenny and Emilia Clarke set up the charity SameYou after the actress suffered a brain injury.
Stroke survivors call on wider access to life-saving treatment
Access to the stroke treatment is only available between 8am and 6pm
Stroke could cost UK £75bn by 2035, charity warns
The Stroke Association is urging the next government to invest in prevention or risk pressure on NHS services becoming ‘unsustainable’.
Smart gloves ‘could allow stroke patients to relearn to play the piano’
The proof-of-concept device is able to ‘feel’ the difference between right and wrong movements.
Co Down stroke survivor urges people to carry out 'simple test that could save your life'
A CO Down stroke survivor is backing a charity's appeal urging people to carry out a "simple test that could save your life".
Co Derry woman tells of stroke impact to highlight Aphasia Awareness Month
A CO Derry woman has spoken out about the help she received when she lost the ability to speak after suffering a stroke in a bid to highlight Aphasia Awareness Month.
Research reveals more than half of NI public unaware stroke is one of UK biggest killers
HALF of the Northern Ireland public are unaware that stroke is one of the biggest killers in the UK, according to new research.