Research highlights from UK Stroke Forum 2017
Monday 4 December 2017
The UK Stroke Forum 2017 took place this week at the ACC in Liverpool.
UK Stroke Assembly South 2017: Research highlights
Wednesday 5 July 2017
Yesterday was day two of this year's UK Stroke Assembly South event in Stansted, Essex. Some of our researchers spoke at the event, sharing important insights into key areas of stroke research. There was also a stand showcasing our EVA Park project, which aims to help stroke survivors with aphasia regain communication skills and confidence.
Northern Ireland Stroke Conference 2017 - highlights
Friday 16 June 2017
On Tuesday 13 June the UK Stroke Forum (UKSF) hosted the sixth Northern Ireland Stroke Conference in the vibrant city of Belfast, in partnership with the Northern Ireland Multidisciplinary Stroke Teams (NIMAST). The scientific programme included 15 speakers,and included Stroke Association funded research.
Meet our new research fellows for 2016
Thursday 3 November 2016
As part of our research programme, we fund exceptional candidates from stroke professional backgrounds to our prestigious Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Fellowship positions.
Stroke survivors face ‘invisible impairments’ to return to work
Wednesday 6 April 2016
‘Invisible impairments’ can make it difficult for stroke survivors to maintain a job, according to a study from the University of Cambridge and Queen Mary University of London (QMUL).
New research suggests that limb heaviness is related to post-stroke fatigue but not muscle weakness
Thursday 23 July 2015
New research from Stroke Association Fellow, Dr Anna Kuppuswamy, suggests that feelings of limb heaviness after stroke are not related to actual muscle weakness.
City University launch The CommuniCATE Project
Tuesday 24 February 2015
On 24 February 2015, researchers at City University launched The CommuniCATE project, looking at enhancing Communication in Aphasia through Technology and Education.
New research into understanding nursing practice in stroke rehabilitation
Friday 21 November 2014
Nurses are the largest group of health professionals working with stroke survivors. However, there is little evidence describing their specific role in stroke rehabilitation.
New brain stimulation study into post-stroke fatigue
Monday 3 November 2014
One of our Postdoctoral Fellows, Dr Anna Kuppuswamy, has published a paper today in the journal Brain. Her research looks at what is happening in the brains of people who experience fatigue because of a stroke.
A family-centred approach to the management of lifestyle risk factors for recurrent stroke
This research project will work with stroke survivors and their families. In year one, we will design a healthy living programme for stroke survivors and their families. The programme will provide information, education and support. It will help people to learn how to manage their own lifestyle risk factors.