Find out what treatments are available privately for stroke care and rehabilitation, and things to think about when you’re looking for private treatment.
The existing emergency medications that are used for stroke patients don’t always work, and not all stroke patients can receive them. This research is testing a new medication that could improve emergency treatment for stroke.
Stroke Prevention Day will take place on Friday 14 January 2022. Our aim is to help people with stroke risk factors and encourage them to reduce their risk by making one small change.
The Stroke Association has funded research to help understand what happens in the brain during a stroke, identify who is most at risk of stroke and how we can reduce their risk.
From March 2021 onwards, we made a decision to stop running Know Your Blood Pressure (KYBP) and blood pressure testing events.
Being active is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your health. It can also help people avoid another stroke.
At the moment there are no treatments that cure vascular dementia but there are treatments to help with many of the symptoms.
Walking is a great way to help improve your overall health. Not just for your physical health it also your mental health. Find out how else it can help.
In January 2019, NHS England announced their Long Term Plan, in which stroke has been named as a new national priority. It also includes sections on both stroke care as well as cardiovascular disease.
Some aspects of women’s lives can increase our risk of a stroke, like the contraceptive pill, pregnancy and having migraines. But for most women, taking care of your health and managing your risk factors will help you avoid a stroke. Find out more about health conditions and medication linked to stroke in women, plus tips for healthy living.