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Stroke Association statement on Sir Alex Ferguson stroke

Juliet Bouverie, CEO of the Stroke Association, said:
“A stroke is a brain attack. Some strokes are due to bleeding in or around the brain. These are called haemorrhagic strokes. Although they are not as common as ischaemic strokes (caused by a blockage); haemorrhagic strokes can be more serious.
“In the UK, around 15% of strokes are haemorrhagic, and about 85% are ischaemic. Haemorrhagic st

Stroke Association comment on the Budget

Stroke Association comment on the Budget

The Stroke Association welcomes the announcement of an additional £2.8 billion funding package for the NHS in England, and hope that the £350 million being made available immediately will help to ease the pressures on strained health services. However, today’s announcement falls well short of the funding that NHS’s leaders say it needs.

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The UK's leading stroke charity helping people to rebuild their lives after stroke

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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