Does improved oral health care in stroke care settings reduce the occurrence of pneumonia after stroke – a pilot trial
Does improved oral health care in stroke care settings reduce the occurrence of pneumonia after stroke – a pilot trial.
Emotional health and wellbeing
People often tell us that they feel isolated after having a stroke. Here, we share some tips on how to cope if you're feeling isolated and alone.
Get help with health costs
When you’re rebuilding your life after a stroke, the cost of paying for your medication can be an extra worry. But you may be able to get help with prescription payments.
AMRC - A spotlight on medical health research
Monday 8 May 2017
Today, the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) launched a new spotlight report highlighting the positive difference medical research charities are making for mental health patients across the UK.
National Eye Health Week Wales 2015
Wednesday 23 September 2015
Every year, we partner with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) to help raise awareness of regular eye tests.
2020Health guest blog on post-stroke fatigue
Wednesday 3 June 2015
'Fatigue after stroke: so common, yet so little understood' - 2020Health blog contributed by Dr Shamim Quadir, Research Communications Manager, Stroke Association.
West Norfolk Health & Wellbeing Stroke Group- Art
Art can be very therapeutic and can be a very effective tool to help with your recovery after a stroke.
Comparing early versus late use of oral anticoagulant drugs in stroke patients with an abnormal heart rhythm
This study will investigate whether early initiation of direct anticoagulant drugs will be as safe as later initiation in stroke patients with an abnormal heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation). It will also investigate whether early initiation could lead to fewer recurrent strokes.
How do other illnesses affect stroke treatment and outcomes? A study using national datasets
This study will investigate how other illnesses can affect stroke treatment and outcome. It will involve the analysis of electronic, linked datasets of health information from stroke patients in Scotland.
A fresh approach to preventing ill health - read the NPRI report
Friday 25 September 2015
We are a proud partner in the National Prevention Research Initiative (NPRI), a partnership of 16 health research funders including government departments, research councils and medical charities. Launched today, a new report sheds light on the NPRI's fresh approach to preventing ill health.