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Thousands of patients denied access to ‘miracle’ stroke treatment

Thousands of stroke patients who could benefit from a “miracle treatment” that pulls them back from “near death” are being denied access to it, a charity has warned. The Stroke Association said more than 47,000 patients will miss out on the ...

28 Jul 2022 at 01:01

Call for people to be checked for silent health conditions linked to stroke

People are being urged to get checked for “silent” health conditions which have been linked to stroke. The Stroke Association said that around 55% of stroke patients have high blood pressure and 18% have an irregular heartbeat known as ...

10 Mar 2022 at 01:25

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Emmerdale’s Mark Charnock says soap storyline guided by stroke survivors

Emmerdale star Mark Charnock has said the soap worked with some “amazing people”, including stroke survivors, in the build-up to his character’s storyline. Charnock, who has played chef Marlon Dingle on the soap for 25 years, ...

21 Mar 2022 at 23:55

Smart gloves ‘could allow stroke patients to relearn to play the piano’

Scientists have developed a pair of smart gloves that could allow stroke patients with limb weakness to relearn to play the piano. The exoskeleton glove uses artificial intelligence, moving components known as actuators, and ...

29 Jun 2023 at 14:05

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Altnagelvin Hospital patients now better informed about rebuilding their life after stroke

PICTURED ABOVE - Team Effort: Staff from the Stroke Association and Altnagelvin Hospital at the launch event. Pictured (from left) are Valerie Thompson, Specialist Stroke Nurse, Róisín O'Connor, SA Service Delivery Lead, ...

16 Aug 2023 at 15:33

Scotland

Call for action to improve psychological care for stroke survivors

A charity is calling for action from health boards to improve psychological support for stroke survivors. Ahead of World Stroke Day on October 29, the Stroke Association is calling for an improvement plan across the 14 ...

26 Oct 2023 at 09:03

Stroke could cost UK £75bn by 2035, charity warns

The number of people suffering a stroke for the first time is expected to rise by more than 50% by 2035, costing the UK more than £75 billion for care and lost productivity, a charity has said. The Stroke Association ...

26 Apr 2024 at 00:01

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 ...

27 Oct 2022 at 01:01

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 ...

27 Oct 2022 at 10:27

Scotland

Improved stroke strategy welcomed but campaigners urge 24/7 thrombectomy service

Campaigners have welcomed an improved stroke strategy but warn of risks in failing to establish a 24-hour thrombectomy service. The Scottish Government’s updated stroke strategy places emphasis on ...

14 Jun 2023 at 16:37

Scotland

Charities and medics condemn cuts to stroke treatment funding

Charities and medics have said plans to cut funding for a type of stroke treatment called thrombectomy are a mistake. The treatment, which involves physically removing blood clots in the brain, ...

05 Dec 2022 at 01:01

NHS and social care system in ‘most perilous position in memory’

The NHS and social care system are in the “most perilous position in memory”, a group of leading charities has warned. The Richmond Group of Charities said the systems were reaching “crunch ...

15 Nov 2022 at 01:01

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