Strike a Chord choir spread festive cheer
Monday 21 December 2015
The Cwmbran-based choir's first concert was a resounding success.
Wrexham stroke survivor supports Wales-wide campaign
Wednesday 11 February 2015
Susan Butcher had a stroke in 2012 and is supporting a new campaign from the Stroke Association which aims to reduce the number of strokes across Wales.
Wales' campaign aims to lower the nation's risk of stroke
Monday 5 January 2015
Gareth Davies had a stroke because of high blood pressure and is supporting a new campaign from the Stroke Association which aims to reduce the number of strokes across Wales.
High blood pressure
High blood pressure is one of the biggest risk factors for stroke. It is a contributing factor in around half of all strokes.
CADISS - New research into treatment of common cause of stroke in young people
Thursday 12 February 2015
On 12 February 2015, at the International Stroke Conference (ISC 2015) in Nashville, USA, the findings of a Stroke Association-funded study were presented, called CADISS (Cervical Artery Dissection In Stroke Study).
Carotid artery disease
Resource type: Information leaflet
Publication type: Stroke information
Most strokes happen because of a blockage in an artery. A common cause of this is disease in the large carotid arteries in the front of your neck. This guide explains what can cause carotid artery disease and how it can be treated.
Types of stroke
Find out more about the different types of stroke and why they happen.
Measuring and exploring the impact on vision-related quality of life for stroke survivors with post-stroke visual problems
This research will test a new questionnaire which has been designed to measure the impact that stroke-related vision problems have on a stroke survivor’s quality of life.
Can we use computer tests and therapy in the homes of stroke survivors with spatial neglect?
Spatial neglect is caused when damage to the brain after stroke means that it no longer received information about one side of the body and/or world. Stroke survivors with spatial neglect might not be aware of anything happening on one side of their body. This research will investigate a computer based version of a new treatment for spatial neglect after stroke.
Accommodation and equipment
Browse through a list of organisations that can provide information about accommodation and equipment.