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We found out what questions in stroke research are the most important to people affected by stroke, and to the healthcare professionals that work with them. The process is developed by the James Lind Alliance, and it's called a Priority Setting Partnership (PSP).

During the pandemic, the Stroke Association carried out a ‘Stroke recoveries at risk’ report, discovering how COVID-19 had impacted and affected stroke survivors’ lives and their recoveries. The findings of the report were shared at The UK Stroke Forum 2020 with over 1,600 stroke professionals.

Our survey of almost 2,000 stroke survivors and their carers from across the UK found that the Covid-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of stroke treatment and care.

Professor Audrey Bowen, from the University of Manchester, is funded by the Stroke Association to carry out research into strategies for coping with cognitive difficulties after stroke. Like many researchers across the UK, Professor Bowen’s work has been affected by the pandemic.

People with aphasia and other communication problems may find this audio and text version of the 'Stroke recoveries at risk report' helpful.

Find out how Covid-19 has affected stroke treatment and care in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Colyn received occupational therapy and physiotherapy while in hospital following a stroke. While this should have continued at home, the Covid-19 pandemic prevented this from happening.

Like many other stroke survivors across the UK trying to rebuild their lives, the Covid-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on Craig’s recovery.

David talks of the impact of his stroke and how Covid-19 has meant he has received less care and support with his recovery than he would have liked.

The Stroke Association's Stroke recoveries at risk report is based on the responses of almost 2,000 people affected by stroke across the UK. This makes it the largest survey of the stroke community since Covid-19 took hold.