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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.