Research and Development Strategy

Many changes have taken place within the stroke research community following the creation of the Stroke Research Network, the UK Stroke Forum and the National Institute for Health Research, plus the development of a National Stroke Strategy and a new single health research fund.

The Stroke Association has carried out a review of its research activities to ensure that its research funding is effectively addressing the needs of stroke patients, and contributing to the development of knowledge in stroke care within the current climate.

The Stroke Association has developed a new five year strategy and the Research Strategy is included in this document.

The new Stroke Association Research Strategy can be found by following the link below:

The Stroke Association Strategy 2010 to 2015 (80 kb) Adobe Acrobat file      

Our previous strategy was from 2007-2012 and was developed following a review of research funded from 1993 to 2003, and extensive consultation with researchers, stroke survivors and their carers, healthcare workers and other relevant bodies.

For further information please see the links below