News archive
Help us make our publications the best they can be
We are looking for a representative sample of people affected by stroke to take part in a reader panel to provide feedback and advice on our written information publications and help us to be really sure that they are meeting the needs of stroke survivors and their carers.
Stroke survivors urged to give their views on assisted suicide
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Keir Starmer QC, is calling on stroke survivors, their families and carers to give their views on his interim policy on assisted suicide.
Buy on eBay and help to support The Stroke Association!
From 15 to 21 June, people buying goods on eBay and paying through PayPal will have the option to donate an extra £1 to The Stroke Association
Hiho Silver unveils new statement jewellery collection personally created by style expert Nick Ede
Exquisite silver jewellery designers Hiho Silver have teamed up with style expert and TV presenter Nick Ede to create his first collection of high fashion, contemporary statement jewellery, called ‘Lost and Found’ - a percentage of sales from the collection will also be donated to The Stroke Association
Step up for stroke...on Stroke Awareness Day
Stroke Awareness Day falls this year on Tuesday 12 May. This is a European-wide initiative developed through The Stroke Association’s membership of the Stroke Alliance for Europe (SAFE);
Department of Health announces new stroke advertising initiative
The Department of Health, together with The Stroke Association, is launching a major three year campaign in spring 2009 to promote public awareness of stroke.
Have your say about stroke care in London
Londoners are being given a say on how stroke care is organised in the capital. Currently the standard of care varies across the capital and London has fallen behind international standards. Currently only around half of all stroke patients are even treated on a dedicated stroke ward.
Give a Christmas Gift
This Christmas we are asking you to make a donation to help us reach out to all those affected by stroke in 2008.
NHS campaign on flu
As part of an NHS campaign on flu, The Stroke Association is working with the Department of Health to gather some important information on preventing flu.
Physiotherapist of the year awards
Do you know a physiotherapist who deserves special recognition for their contribution to services and the well being of patients? If so nominate them in the Physiotherapist of the year awards.
Support our Stroke Information Services
Tuesday 29th May marks the launch of our Stroke Information Service Appeal.
European Stroke Prevention Day
For a number of years people have argued that we should have one day a year that is dedicated to raising awareness of stroke.
Now, 10 May is European Stroke Prevention Day.
Summer Raffle 2007
Support The Stroke Association and be in with the chance of winning £7,000!
Charter Mark success
The Stroke Association has been awarded with The Charter Mark award - a national standard of excellence in customer services for the Stroke Helpline and website.
Support our Welfare Grants Appeal today
Help give a stroke survivor a better quality of life in the most direct and practical way: by supporting The Stroke Association's Welfare Grants Appeal 2007
Webchat with the Health Secretary
Let Patricia Hewitt know your views on the future of stroke services
Making Waves - Winter 2006
The winter edition of The Stroke Association's supporter newsletter has been published.
First UK Stroke Forum Conference launched as biggest multidisciplinary stroke event
On 7 and 8 December, the first ever UK Stroke Forum Conference took place at the Harrogate International Centre attracting over 1,000 delegates from all over the UK and Europe. The event which was hosted by The Stroke Association, is being hailed as the biggest multidisciplinary event of its type as professionals from all stages of the stroke care pathway took part.
Britain's most admired charities 2006
These Charity Awards are an established part of the voluntary sector calendar and The Stroke Association was delighted to be nominated in three out of the four categories for the very first time. This is an excellent achievement and shows how The Stroke Association is working hard to help all those living with the effects of stroke.
Children's Appeal 2006
Up to 450 of those people who have a stroke each year are children.
Life After Stroke Awards 2006
On June 8th, The Stroke Association will be holding its annual Life After Stroke Awards at Claridges in central London. The event will be attended by a variety of celebrities who all want to recognise the tremendous achievements that individuals have made in overcoming the effects of stroke.
Running up that Hill
Singer songwriter Jenna Myles has re-recorded the Kate Bush single 'Running up that Hill' as part of her marathon challenge for this year's Official Charities.
Oddfellows grant to fund research
On Friday 7th April, The Stroke Association was awarded a cheque for over £20,000 from the Oddfellows society to fund research into communication problems after stroke. The presentation was made by Chairman Margaret Lickess and took place at The Stroke Association's regional office in City Hospital, Nottingham.
Media team wins Medical Charity of the Year
The Stroke Association media team were delighted to win Medical Charity of the Year at at an awards ceremony held by the Medical Journalists' Association.
Life After Stroke Awards 2005
On 26th April 2005, The Stroke Association held it's Life After Stroke Awards at the London Hilton, Park Lane. The star studded event was a huge success with celebrities such as Barbara Windsor and Honour Blackman presenting awards to the winners. A touching ceremony included video footage of the winners and speeches as they received their awards.
Forthcoming Life After Stroke Awards
On Tuesday 26th April The Stroke Association will be announcing the winners of its Life After Stroke Awards at a star-studded ceremony, taking place at the Park Lane Hilton.
The Stroke Association's Fifth National Stroke Nursing Conference
The Stroke Association will be holding its Fifth National Stroke Nursing Conference on Wednesday 31st August 2005 and Thursday 1 September 2005. The event will be held at Harrogate International Centre and bookings are already being taken.
The Stroke Association 'Doing More' in 2004 Annual Review
The Stroke Association launches their 2004 Annual Review today, entitled 'Doing More'. The 2004 Annual Review details the key achievements of The Stroke Association during the period 2003-2004, and also provides details of its plans for next year.
The Stroke Association Launch Stroke Awareness Week 2004
The Stroke Association announce the launch of Stroke Awareness Week 2004. The Stroke Association want you to get involved with this year's campaign by helping children to Eat a Rainbow - Beat a Stroke! Read on more information......
The Stroke Association joins the Remember a Charity Campaign
The Stroke Association is involved in a campaign to encourage people to remember a charity in their will.
New Chief Executive for The Stroke Association
The Stroke Association has appointed Jon Barrick as its new chief executive. Jon took up his job on April 1st and succeeds Margaret Goose OBE, who retired after six years.
