Recognising stroke as a medical emergency
The Stroke Association has funded research to improve how we spot the symptoms of stroke and the people most at risk so we can get them the best treatment in the critical minutes and hours that follow.
Meet John, a volunteer who you might recognise...
Friday 25 May 2018
Find out what types of activities John Smejka takes part in when he volunteers.
UCLan professor Caroline Watkins recognised by the Stroke Association
Wednesday 28 September 2016
A professor from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has been recognised with a Special Recognition Life After Stroke Award, for her contribution to improving the lives of stroke survivors through better stroke care and research.
Stroke Association staff and volunteers recognised in New Years Honours list
Friday 3 January 2020
We are delighted that staff and volunteers have been recognised in the Queen’s New Years Honours list for 2020. The list recognises the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom. Read about Juliet Bouverie, Barry Macaulay and Nick Cann.
Types of stroke
Find out more about the different types of stroke and why they happen.
New paramedic test to speed up treatment of large artery stroke
About 80% of strokes are caused by a blocked blood vessel. One third of these patients have a blockage of a large blood vessel in the neck or brain known as large artery occlusion stroke (LAOS).
Is delivering a management programme for post-stroke fatigue feasible?
The aim of this study is to develop a fatigue management programme to improve stroke survivors' knowledge of post stroke fatigue (PSF) and to identify ways of managing it.
Developing a new screening process to help paramedics distinguish patients with stroke from other conditions
Postgraduate Fellow: Mr Graham McClelland (TSA PGF 2015-01)
Symptoms of stroke
The FAST test helps you understand the signs of stroke. If you or someone you know shows any of these signs, call 999.
Realising the full potential of routinely-available brain imaging to improve treatment of patients with acute stroke
This research project aims to better understand how particular features of the CT scan can be used to make better treatment decisions for patients with ischaemic stroke, and whether we can accurately estimate the time since the stroke began.