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Donegal stroke survivors urged to take part in World Stroke Day events

Strokes happen when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Without blood, brain cells can be damaged or die. This damage can have different effects depending on where it happens in the brain. It can affect a person's body, mobility, and ...

15 Oct 2022 at 12:33

Scotland

Charity calls for better mental health care for stroke survivors

A woman left unable to leave the house owing to her anxiety levels after a stroke aged 40 has backed a charity’s urgent call for improved mental health care for other survivors. It comes after 95% of stroke survivors told researchers it had an ...

27 Oct 2022 at 10:27

Local News

Derry stroke survivor raises awareness of importance to be aware of signs

World Stroke Day will be observed today (Tuesday, October 29) and Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke (NICHS) is using the day to put a spotlight on this serious, often life changing, condition. Constance Jordan, from Derry, had a sudden ...

29 Oct 2024 at 10:33

Kilkenny City

Support group for stroke survivors and carers returns to Kilkenny

The Kilkenny Stroke Support Group resumes their meetings on Friday, September 29, from 2.30 to 4pm at the Orchard Bar Function, Room, Kilkenny. The Support Group is for survivors and carers. The agenda includes information, guest speakers,...

27 Sept 2023 at 17:33

Local News

Donegal stroke survivors urged to take part in World Stroke Day events

15 Oct 2022 at 13:33

What's On

Free talks for stroke patients in Donegal to take place this week

Stroke patients in Donegal are being encouraged to join a series of free talks designed to support their recovery. Three webinars organised by the national stroke and heart charity, the Irish Heart Foundation, will focus on fatigue, ...

28 Oct 2024 at 11:33

Local News

Free talks for stroke patients in Longford

Stroke patients in Longford are being encouraged to join a series of free talks designed to support their recovery. Three webinars organised by the national stroke and heart charity, the Irish Heart Foundation, will focus on ...

29 Oct 2024 at 15:33

What's On

Free talks for stroke patients in Donegal to take place this week

28 Oct 2024 at 11:33

Local News

Stroke Association research highlights how to find strength through support

One in four stroke survivors (26%) say that talking to other stroke survivors was the single most important part of their recovery, but in fact only a quarter (26%) did so, according to new research released today by the ...

29 Oct 2024 at 09:33

Health & Wellbeing

What are the warning signs for a stroke?

Strokes can affect people of all ages, so it is important to be aware of the symptoms which are often missed. To mark World Stroke Day, on Tuesday October 29 this year, we have spoken to some experts who have explained ...

29 Oct 2024 at 11:31

Charity launches campaign to raise awareness of stroke warning signs

More than half of all teenagers do not know about a potentially life-saving stroke test, new research has revealed as a charity launched a campaign to raise awareness. A survey by the Stroke Association found that 54% ...

27 Oct 2022 at 01:01

Letterkenny/Milford

Advice from Letterkenny University Hospital on World Stroke Day

To mark World Stroke Day, the Stroke Team at Letterkenny University Hospital would like to advise people on the signs of stroke and to remind everyone to seek help immediately and not wait to see if symptoms go away. ...

27 Oct 2023 at 14:33

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