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Every year, an estimated 150,000 people in the UK have a stroke. Most people affected are over 65, but anyone can have a stroke, including children and even babies.
A stroke is the third most common cause of death in the UK. It is also a leading cause of severe adult disability. More than 250,000 people live with disabilities caused by stroke.
It could happen to you, or someone you care for. If it does, you'll want to know as much as you can about strokes.
This section of the website tells you all about strokes - what causes them, the effects that they can have, how they can be prevented and how they are treated. It also tells you how The Stroke Association can help you if stroke affects your life.
- Stroke Helpline and website service standards
- Stroke Helpline and Information Service performance
- Stroke information in Welsh
Our publications
The Stroke Association produces a range of publications on stroke issues. Find out more about all our publications
Our six key information leaflets about stroke and The Stroke Association can also be downloaded or ordered through this section of the website:
- What is a stroke?
- Preventing a stroke
- When a stroke happens
- After a stroke
- Stroke rehabilitation
- The Stroke Association
They have been developed in consultation with people affected by stroke and health professionals, and they have been awarded Crystal Mark approval by the Plain English Campaign.
You can also download or order a wide range of information Factsheets and Resource sheets from this section.
Visit the recognising stroke with the FAST test page to find out more about this public awareness campaign and to order FAST posters and leaflets.
This information is free, but if you would like to help fund the production of these vital publications please make an online donation today
You can also read about or listen to experiences of stroke from other people.
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