Stroke Ambassador | Birmingham and Solihull
We’re looking for two to three Stroke Ambassadors around Birmingham and Solihull.
Voluntary Group Deputy Chairperson/Organiser | Kent
We’re looking for one Voluntary Group Deputy Chairperson/Organiser, over the age of 18 years old, who is proactive and passionate about supporting and developing this group.
Blood-thinning medication and stroke
You might be given blood-thinning medications after you've had a stroke, to help you avoid another one. Or you might need blood-thinning medication if you have a health condition such as a heart problem or blood-clotting disorder which could lead to a stroke.
Neil J's stroke story
Neil Johnson from Airdrie in Scotland had a stroke at the age of 32. The effects were devastating - he couldn’t walk or talk. After months of rehabilitation, Neil wants to raise awareness that a stroke happens in the brain and can happen to anyone of any age.
The Steering Group
The Stroke Priority Setting Partnership is being guided by a Steering Group. Members include people affected by stroke, health and social care professionals, and those in supporting roles. Where two people are named for one organisation, they are sharing one place.
Seizures and epilepsy after stroke
Some people can experience post-stroke seizures. A small number of people go on to develop epilepsy, which is a tendency to have repeated seizures. Find out about the different types of seizures and how epilepsy is diagnosed and treated.
Kate’s story
In March 2017, Kate had a life-changing stroke. Whilst she was in hospital recovering, her husband was also taken into hospital, seriously ill. Read Kate's stroke story.
Stroke Group Supporter | Sunderland
We’re looking for two to three Stroke Group Supporters, over the age of 18 years old, to help set up/ join our group based at Gildacre Fields, Bardolph Drive, Sunderland, SR5 2EL.
Business Support Administrator
We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional Business Support Administrator with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to join our central administration team based in the Salford Office.
Chapter 2 – The wider impacts of stroke
The second chapter of our lived experience of stroke report explores the wider impacts of stroke. We look at how stroke impacts relationships as well as work and finances.