Stroke Association
@TheStrokeAssoc
We're here to help survivors and their loved ones facing the catastrophic impact of stroke find strength through support. Monitored 8am-4pm.
Every day in the UK, over 240 people wake up after a stroke. Our TV advert captures the catastrophic impact a stroke can have on anyone, at any age. Our charity is here to help you find your strength through support, no matter how long it takes. #StrokeAwarenessMonth
We're proud our Chief Executive @JulietBou brought the best of charity collaboration to a conversation with @wesstreeting at the @CivilSocietyUK Covenant launch last week. Together, we can build a better NHS for stroke survivors.
A massive congratulations to Dr Lauren Lucas and Dr Sam Webb who are receiving their @opsyris1 Rising Star awards today. We're so proud to have funded your incredible research and to see you both collect this much deserved award! #OPSYRIS2025
We welcome yesterday's announcement from the @DHSCgovuk regarding the roll out of new neighbourhood health services. Stroke can happen to anyone of any background and age. These new services must ensure that everyone who needs stroke care can access support wherever they are.
🏡 Our 10 Year Health Plan is bringing care closer to home with neighbourhood health services. Starting in areas with greatest need, people will get better joined-up care to help them with their health and wellbeing. Swipe for more 👇
A huge thank you to @Uma_Kumaran and her husband Jacob for sharing their story in today's @Daily_Express. Stroke has a devastating impact and the 10 Year Health Plan can't come soon enough to ensure stroke survivors get the support they need from onset through to rehabilitation.
On my first day in Parliament, my husband Jacob suffered a TIA stroke We’re sharing his story to raise awareness of stroke in young people & what more can be done to support the 1.4 million stroke survivors in the UK 📰In today’s @Daily_Express express.co.uk/news/uk/207816…
EXCLUSIVE: Uma Kumaran had the worst possible first day as a new MP in Parliament last July after the General Election when she got the text we all dread. Thankyou to @Uma_Kumaran and @TheStrokeAssoc for spreading the word on #stroke express.co.uk/news/uk/207816…
Did you know that 170,000 people die from cardiovascular disease every year in the UK? Researcher Hannah shares how she is studying our volunteers’ data to better understand the genetics behind diseases like high blood pressure, heart failure and stroke: ourfuturehealth.org.uk/news/our-futur…
**JUST PUBLISHED** Multidisciplinary stroke unit professionals have an important role in providing info about recovery to pts and families but more training and support would help build confidence @AUASResearch Funded by @TheStrokeAssoc bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/6/e…
Are you ready to help shape the future of stroke research in the UK? We’re entering a major new phase at @TheStrokeAssoc — one that redefines how we drive research, quality improvement, and system change. And we need a bold, strategic thinker to help lead it.
Every minute, 30 people have a stroke. Half will die & half will experience a lifetime of severe disability. Most strokes are preventable, treatable & recoverable. Use your voice to urge world leaders to act on stroke at #HLM4:bit.ly/3FGWc4P #StrokeActionNow #ActOnNCDs
Visited the Stroke Association stand to learn more about the difficulties people face when trying to access vital healthcare in Scotland. I will always support better access to healthcare, ensuring stroke survivors are made a priority.
On her way to work in April last year. Kirsty Woodhouse thought the brakes on her car had stopped working. Managing to pull over and stop, it wasn't until she looked in the mirror that she realised she was having a stroke.