Stroke experiences

Strokes can happen to any one, at any time and at any age. Jacob Goodier for example had his stroke at just 3 years old. Claire Simpson on the other hand experienced a series of mini-strokes at just 23. Read more about Claire's experience and other personal accounts of stroke.

You can share your own experience of stroke by visiting TalkStroke our online forum, where you can share your news, views and pose any questions you may have.

Media Volunteer

Another way of sharing your story is by becoming a media volunteer, like David Diston. If you are someone who has had experience of stroke and would be happy to share your experience with the media, then we would be really keen to hear from you.


You can complete the Media Volunteer form (54 kb) and email it back to the Press Office or you can post it to:

Media Team
The Stroke Association
Stroke House
240 City Road
London
EC1V 2PR

Should you require any help with completing the form or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Press Office on 020 7566 1500 or email.

James Beech is a media volunteer for The Stroke Association. His wife Sheila had a stroke in 1996 aged 57 years old. He wrote an account of their experience as a family 2 and a half years after her stroke, detailing the events of this time. Read their story. .

Journalists

Journalists may contact the Press Office if they would like to speak to these people or any others that we have on our database who have offered to help with media enquiries.

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