What is World Stroke Day?
The purpose of World Stroke Day is to increase awareness and drive actions on stroke around the world.
This World Stroke Day (Sunday 29 October 2023), we’re raising awareness that stroke can affect anyone, of any age, at any time.
The effects on young adults
Stroke simply shouldn’t be a key milestone in a young adult’s life. Yet, one in four strokes happen in people of working age and around 400 children have a stroke in the UK every year.
We’ve released new research to mark this year’s World Stroke Day, which found that
- A quarter of young stroke survivors aged 18-60 (25%) feel their stroke has robbed them of their future.
- Over half of these young stroke survivors (56%) told the Stroke Association they had missed out on an important life goal because of their stroke, such as progressing their careers or starting new relationships.
The Stroke Association is here to support people to rebuild their life after stroke and help survivors achieve their life goals, despite stroke’s devastating effects.
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World Stroke Day news story
Read our full press release highlighting the misconception that strokes don’t happen in younger adults, and the impact stroke has on young people’s lives.
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Visit our young stroke web page
Hear from stroke survivors about the challenges they have faced after their stroke, and how they are overcoming them, while finding more about support we can provide.
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Finding support
One-to-one, peer-to-peer, in groups, on the phone or online: the Stroke Association provides support that covers every aspect of your recovery, so you are not just living to survive, but able to live life again.
Also in this section
Childhood stroke
A stroke can happen at any age. There are over 400 childhood strokes a year in the UK, affecting babies, children and young people.
A complete guide to work and stroke
Going back to work can be a big change, but planning ahead will help you through the process. Here you will find helpful tips for a successful return to work.
Financial help after a stroke
Many people find that their finances suffer after a stroke. Here is how you can get financial help and where you can go for individual advice.
About stroke
Learn about what a stroke is, what causes a stroke, and what happens next when you have a stroke.
My Stroke Guide YouTube channel
Watch videos on the physical and mental effects of stroke, living well after stroke and the practical things to think about like finance, driving and adapting your home.