How can singing support stroke recovery?
Thursday 9 January 2020
Research shows that group singing can help stroke recovery.
New or aspiring stroke academic? Apply to the Edinburgh Stroke Winter School, 18-20 Feb 2019
Monday 23 July 2018
The annual Edinburgh Stroke Winter School aims to help new or aspiring stroke academics develop answerable research questions. Applications are encouraged from all specialities relevant to patients with stroke, including medicine and the allied health professions.
Our response to all-Wales stroke report
Friday 29 January 2016
Ana Palazon, Director Cymru of the Stroke Association, responds to findings of the third annual report on stroke services in Wales.
Our role in new We Are Undefeatable campaign
Thursday 29 August 2019
The Stroke Association has joined forces with 14 other charities and Sport England to launch a new campaign: “We Are Undefeatable”. The campaign aims to support people living with health conditions to build physical activity and exercise into their lives and to celebrate every victory, big or small.
SAFE: an important partner in new research to prevent complications after stroke.
Thursday 30 July 2015
The PRECIOUS project will examine the consequences of treating complications of stroke such as infections or fever or swallowing problems, all of which commonly occur in elderly patients. Failing to treat these complications often leads to a worse outcome overall.
Still time to register: UK Stroke Research Workshop, Cambridge,11-12 Sept 2018
Monday 23 July 2018
We’re supporting the second annual UK Stroke Research Workshop, organised under the auspices of the NIHR CRN Stroke Speciality. This exciting event is taking place across Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 September, within the beautiful surroundings of Clare College, University of Cambridge.
Strike a Chord choir spread festive cheer
Monday 21 December 2015
The Cwmbran-based choir's first concert was a resounding success.
Strike a chord for stroke
Sunday 15 March 2015
Stroke survivors from Cwmbran, New Inn and Newport are being encouraged to discover their musical side and join a new choir.
Study launches aiming to improve problems of everyday conversation after stroke
Friday 13 July 2018
Researchers from City, University of London have launched a new project aimed at helping people with aphasia tell their story, and improve their ability to carry out everyday conversation following a stroke.
The Stroke Association is supporting MQ with the next stage of their Depression: Asking the Right Questions project
Tuesday 4 August 2015
Depression affects about one third of stroke survivors and the Stroke Association would again like to support MQ in promoting this important survey.