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What is a stroke?

“I didn’t know anything about stroke, and there wasn’t much information. I relied on Stroke Association leaflets to educate me about my condition” says Abdul, Stroke Survivor.

We provide high quality, up-to-date stroke information for stroke patients, their families and carers.

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  • What is a stroke?

    “I didn’t know anything about stroke, and there wasn’t much information. I relied on Stroke Association leaflets to educate me about my condition” says Abdul, Stroke Survivor.

    We provide high quality, up-to-date stroke information for stroke patients, their families and carers.

    Find out more
  • £3 a month can make a difference

    You can help support stroke survivors in your area and lessen the devastation that stroke has on someone’s life. Please help us ensure that all stroke survivors have access to vital Life After Stroke Services.

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  • Healthy blood pressure, Healthy heart beat.

    On World Hypertension Day 2013, why not get involved in our stroke prevention campaigns; Know Your Blood Pressure and Ask First. Help us raise awareness.

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Join us and Step out for Stroke at Gillespie Park in Islington, London starting at 10.30am.

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Join us and Step out for Stroke at The Den at Teignmouth Seafront starting at 2:00pm.

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Join us and Step out for Stroke at Knab Rock, Mumbles in Swansea starting at 11am.

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Stroke Association is a Company Limited by Guarantee, registered in England and Wales (No 61274). Registered office: Stroke Association House, 240 City Road, London EC1V 2PR.

Registered as a Charity in England and Wales (No 211015) and in Scotland (SC037789). Also registered in Northern Ireland (XT33805), Isle of Man (No 945) Jersey (NPO 369).

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