Listen to the winter edition of Stroke News, your magazine for life after stroke.

In our spring 2021 issue, stroke survivor Ann Bamford and stroke researcher Dr Adrian Parry-Jones, talk about the importance of stroke research and the challenges it faces because of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. We also share guidance to help with your wellbeing, including tips on coping with memory and concentration problems, balance exercises to try at home and ways to reduce your risk of stroke.

Stroke News Spring 2021

Listen to the spring edition of Stroke News, your magazine for life after stroke.

After Kelly had two strokes, her aphasia was so severe that she couldn’t say her name for three years. In this issue, she shares her experiences and tips on living with aphasia. 

Plus, our Helpline Team has guidance for family and friends on supporting someone with communication difficulties. And researcher and speech and language therapist, Katie Monnelly, explains her work to improve aphasia treatment, and offers advice on progressing your speech recovery.

Stroke News Spring 2023

Listen to the winter edition of Stroke News, your magazine for life after stroke.

In this issue, we explore the impact of stroke on families and family life. Stroke survivor, Alex, and his wife, Adebisi, tell us how stroke has affected their family and how they’re learning to adapt together. Rebecca shares her experiences as the parent of a childhood stroke survivor, and advice for all families impacted by stroke. And find out how the impact of stroke on Elizabeth’s family inspired her to help others. 

Plus, our Stroke Helpline Team offer some practical guidance on how to manage relationship changes after stroke. And explore the financial help available for home adaptations.

Stroke News Winter 2023

Communication problems after a stroke is a short, easy-to-read guide from the Stroke Association. It provides information and practical advice about supporting someone with communication problems after a stroke. This includes information on the different types of communication problem, tips on supporting someone with their recovery, and a guide to having good conversations.

08 - Are there aids or equipment that can help?

07 - Are there treatments that can help?

06 - Types of communication problems after stroke

05 - Language and the brain

04 - How does a stroke affect communication?

03 - What's in this guide?

02 - Links to more helpful information and tips

01 - Communication problems after stroke: introduction

Listen to the spring edition of Stroke News, your magazine for life after stroke.

Recovery after stroke is a long, difficult process, so it’s important to look after yourself. In this issue, we look at ways you can support your physical and mental wellbeing. 

For landscape designer and cover star, Miria, reconnecting with nature did wonders for her wellbeing and recovery. Find out how Miria is now using her experience, and the stories of others affected by stroke to design our first ever, fully funded garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. 

We also hear how gardening has benefited Jonathan’s mental health, how getting back out in the community has rebuilt Annette’s confidence, and how Duncan’s adapted after being diagnosed with epilepsy as a result of his stroke.     

We also have tips on how to improve your sleep, advice from our Stroke Helpline on managing bladder and bowel problems. And we share some Tai Chi exercises to try at home.

Stroke News Spring 2024

Support after a stroke can have a huge impact on recovery. 

For our cover star, Joel Fraser, support from his family and the Stroke Association played a big role in his recovery journey, helping him rebuild his confidence and self-esteem after struggling with aphasia. 

In this issue, we also hear from Claudette Jones, who shares how our Online Stroke Activities helped her feel less lonely and more independent.  

We also have tips on how to return to driving after a stroke and advice on how to use less salt without sacrificing flavour from celebrity Chef Brian Turner. And we share resources for financial support to fund a holiday after a stroke.

Stroke News Summer 2024

Next steps after a stroke is a Stroke Association guide for stroke survivors. It is packed with information about the effects of stroke, including the emotional impact on you and your family. It covers rehabilitation and recovery, with tips on reducing your risk of another stroke. Includes a section on where to go for more advice and support for life after stroke.

Next steps after a stroke

Understanding stroke

Learn more about your own risk of a stroke in "How to reduce your risk of a stroke" from the Stroke Association. It's easy-to-read and packed with tips and information about healthy lifestyle choices. This guide explores the health conditions that put you at risk of a stroke, like high blood pressure, diabetes and atrial fibrillation, and how to get them diagnosed and treated. If you've had a stroke before, this guide can help you to reduce your risk of another stroke.

Intro: How to reduce your risk of a stroke

When you have a stroke is a short, easy-to-read guide from the Stroke Association. It can help you understand your stroke. It gives information about the different kinds of stroke, and why they happen. The guide explains treatment and rehabilitation. It also gives ways to get more help and advice if you are living with the effects of a stroke.

When you have a stroke

Where to get help and advice

Rehabilitation

Understand your stroke

When you have a stroke: introduction

Around 1.2 million people in the UK have atrial fibrillation (AF), a type of irregular heartbeat. Having AF means that blood clots are more likely to form in your heart, increasing your risk of stroke. This guide explains how AF is diagnosed and treated, and treatments to reduce your risk of a stroke. It also lists sources of support and information.

Atrial fibrillation (AF) and stroke: introduction

Fatigue is one of the most common effects of stroke. It can make you feel unwell and like you’re not in control of your recovery. The signs of fatigue are not always obvious to other people and so they may not understand how you are feeling.

This guide explains what fatigue is, what can cause fatigue after stroke and suggests ways you can help yourself and seek support in the longer term.

Fatigue after stroke

For a child, a friend or family member having a stroke can be overwhelming and confusing. They might wonder why it happened and whether their loved one will get better. 

This guide explains in simple language what a stroke is, why it happens and what problems it can cause. It also explains what changes a child might notice in someone following a stroke and how they might feel about them. At the end of the guide, there's a list of resources including storybooks that can explain more about stroke and its effects.

A stroke happens in the brain

This is a short, easy-to-read guide for anyone who has had a stroke. It helps you understand your stroke. 

This is the Bengali language version of this guide

When you have a stroke – Bengali

This guide is for friends, family members and carers of people who have had a stroke. 

This is the Bengali language version of this guide.

Supporting a stroke survivor - Bengali

This guide is for people who have had a stroke. It can help you to understand your stroke, and it's packed with information and ideas about recovery and rehabilitation.

This is the Urdu language version of this guide.

Next steps after a stroke – Urdu

Audio description of how to use the Language Line service in 12 community languages.

Urdu

Arabic

Cantonese

French

Gujarati

Hindi

Polish

Punjabi

Audio version of the Stroke Association's "Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)" factsheet

07 Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA). Chapter 6  Blood pressure and cholesterol.

09 Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA). Chapter 8  What can I do to lower my risk

Welcome to the autumn 2010 issue of Stroke News...
 
In this issue find out how Kathryn Thompson's love of quilting helped her to recover after stroke and we investigate how gardening helped Phil Spark rebuild his life. Plus research, awards and tips for saving money on your household bills.


1.2 Welcome

Stroke Association is the leading charity in the UK changing the world for people affected by stroke.

In the last 20 years the numbers of people dying of stroke has halved while the number of major strokes has decreased by 40 per cent. More people than ever are benefitting from cutting-edge treatments and making full recoveries. And more people now understand the need to seek emergency treatment for stroke.

We’ve been at the heart of every one of these developments, championing the cause of stroke and stroke survivors.

Our research has helped to improve treatments and care which has saved tens of thousands of lives. Our support services have helped hundreds of thousands of people get through one of the most frightening experiences of their lives and build a life after stroke. And our campaigning has touched the lives of even more people through initiatives like the FAST campaign which we developed to help people recognise the signs of a stroke and take emergency action. The Department of Health in England was so impressed with this campaign that they took it up in 2009 and promoted to millions of people.

But there’s still more to do. 150,000 people have a stroke every year in the UK. 50,000 will make a full recovery, 50,000 will be left with a severe disability and 50,000 will die. These figures remain shocking. Stroke is one of the greatest health challenges of our time but doesn’t get the attention or funding it deserves - especially compared to cancer and heart disease.

As the leading stroke charity in the UK we know we need to change how people think about this devastating disease. But we can’t do it on our own. We need to work with people who share our commitment to changing the world for people affected by stroke - with stroke survivors and their families; with decision makers; with researchers and medics; as well as with our supporters - so that we can ensure stroke gets the attention it deserves.

At the Stroke Association we believe that strokes can and should be prevented.  We believe that everyone has the right to make the best recovery they can from stroke.  We believe in the power of research to save lives and ensure people make the best recovery they can. And ultimately, we believe that together we can change the world for people affected by stroke.

We are for life after stroke.

If you have been affected by stroke, if you share our passion to change the world for people affected by stroke, if you share our beliefs, then please do join with us. Together we can take action on stroke.

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