The effect of blood pigments on brain inflammation and survival of nerve cells
This study will examine some of the biological pathways involved when blood in the brain causes brain cells to die.
When someone is seriously ill or dying after a stroke
Some strokes are very serious and can cause a coma, or may lead to someone dying. This guide looks at the care given to someone in a coma, and how end-of-life care can support someone who's unlikely to recover.
Bereavement and grieving after stroke
This page looks at the emotional impact of bereavement when someone you know dies from a stroke.
When someone is seriously ill or dying after a stroke
Resource type: Information leaflet
Publication type: Stroke information
This guide is for the family and friends of someone who is seriously unwell after a stroke. As well as medical questions, we also cover some of the things you may need to know about making decisions on someone else’s behalf.
A matter of life and death: how your health information can make a difference - new booklet from AMRC
Monday 12 September 2016
The Stroke Association is a member of the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC). Published today, the AMRC have launched a new booklet outling highlighting how vital health information is to enable researchers to prevent, diagnose and treat disease and improve care.
Funeral Collections and Donations
We know that organising a funeral can be a difficult time. It’s our hope that we can help to make the funeral collection process as straightforward as possible.
Stroke statistics: sources and definitions
Details of the sources and definitions used throughout the stroke statistics dashboards, as well as the most up-to-date data for all of the nations.
Bereavement and grief
Resource type: Information leaflet
Publication type: Stroke information
This guide provides information about why someone might not survive a stroke, and the emotional impact on family and carers.
Locked-in syndrome after brain stem stroke
A stroke in the brain stem can cause the very rare condition of locked-in syndrome, where the person is conscious but unable to move apart from their eyes.
Women and stroke
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.