Macclesfield stroke survivor shares her first glimmer of hope
Karen Platt, 61 from Macclesfield, is supporting the Stroke Association’s ‘Hope After Stroke’ Christmas appeal, after surviving a life-changing stroke while driving.
Karen Platt, 61 from Macclesfield, is supporting the Stroke Association’s ‘Hope After Stroke’ Christmas appeal, after surviving a life-changing stroke while driving.
Alan Phipps from Rochdale, is supporting the Stroke Association’s ‘Hope After Stroke’ Christmas appeal, after surviving a stroke last year on his wife’s birthday.
Professional singer, songwriter and music teacher Sarah Jay Hawley, 52 from Sheffield, is supporting the Stroke Association’s ‘Hope After Stroke’ Christmas appeal, after surviving a life changing stroke five years ago.
Joey Tildesley-Devine and his family from St Helens are supporting the Stroke Association’s ‘Hope After Stroke’ Christmas appeal, after Joey survived a stroke aged just 10 years old.
Jessica Bremner, 26, from Flintshire, has raised £720 for the Stroke Association, by taking on a gruelling half marathon in the Falklands with her RAF colleagues.
New statistics from the Stroke Association reveal that almost one in three (29%) stroke survivors who had a stroke during the pandemic delayed seeking emergency medical attention due to Covid-19.(1)
New statistics from the Stroke Association reveal that almost one in three (29%) stroke survivors who had a stroke during the pandemic delayed seeking emergency medical attention due to Covid-19.(1)
New statistics from the Stroke Association reveal that almost one in three (29%) stroke survivors who had a stroke during the pandemic delayed seeking emergency medical attention due to Covid-19.(1)
New statistics from the Stroke Association reveal that almost one in three (29%) stroke survivors who had a stroke during the pandemic delayed seeking emergency medical attention due to Covid-19.(1)
New statistics from the Stroke Association reveal that almost one in three (29%) stroke survivors who had a stroke during the pandemic delayed seeking emergency medical attention due to Covid-19.(1) This World Stroke Day Thurs 29 Oct, the charity is asking all UK governments to commit to investing in Act FAST public health messaging in preparation for any surges in Covid-19 cases.
A High Peak stroke survivor has raised almost £1,500 for the Stroke Association, by climbing all 214 Wainwright Peaks in the Lake District, after having to learn how to walk again.
More than four out of five (85%) stroke survivors have reported being told that their recoveries would be limited to within the first year after their stroke according to a survey(i) conducted by the Stroke Association pre-Covid-19.
The Stroke Association. We believe in life after stroke. That’s why we campaign to improve stroke care and support people to make the best possible recovery. It’s why we fund research to develop new treatments and ways to prevent stroke. The Stroke Association is a charity. We rely on your support to change lives and prevent stroke. Together we can conquer stroke.
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