Disclaimer

All text, photographs, videos and any other media presentation provided on The Stroke Association's website is provided for information purposes only.

Information on this website is subject to change without prior notice. Whilst every reasonable effort is made to ensure that the information on the website is complete, correct and up-to-date, this cannot be guaranteed and The Stroke Association shall not be liable whatsoever for any damages incurred as a result of its use.

The Stroke Association takes no responsibility for the content of external websites. The existence of a link to an external website, or a link to The Stroke Association's website from an external website, does not imply that The Stroke Association endorses the activities or views of that organisation.


The mention of specific organisations or of certain manufacturers' products does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by The Stroke Association in preference to others of a similar nature that are not mentioned.

Any communications or material that you transmit to, or post on, any public area of the site, including any data, questions, comments or suggestions is, and will be treated as, non-confidential and non-proprietary information.

The Stroke Association takes no responsibility for opinions expressed in public areas of the site, such as TalkStroke. The mention of a specific opinion in such areas of the site does not imply endorsement or recommendation by The Stroke Association.

We welcome the use of TalkStroke widely and as freely as possible. However as it is in the public domain TalkStroke is monitored regularly. Please ensure that your comments do not include things like

  • Advertising
  • Donation and Fundraising Requests
  • Legal or Medical Advice
  • Telephone Numbers


Any messages of this sort will be edited or removed accordingly. You can report any suspect messages which you feel are inappropriate to this website by clicking 'report post' at the end of the message.

TalkStroke is primarily a forum for people affected by stroke to offer each other peer support. The Stroke Association does not respond to messages or answer questions about stroke posted here. If you require information or support, please contact our Helpline team on 0303 3033 100 or email info@stroke.org.uk. If you would like to give feedback on The Stroke Association's work please use our feedback form or our complaints procedure.

The Stroke Association recognises the value of all stroke research and also recognises that many people affected by stroke are interested in getting involved with research projects relevant to them. 

Students and researchers can advertise for participants by posting a message on TalkStroke but only after completing and returning a specific form available by contacting The Stroke Association at research@stroke.org.uk

The Stroke Association is not responsible for, and does not endorse, any research project, opportunity, or other type of project. 

Reasonable attempts have been made to ensure projects listed have appropriate approval from a recognised body. Participants are responsible for satisfying themselves that appropriate approval procedures have been met before taking part.


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