What are the 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.
Thousands risk stroke as mini-stroke signs ignored
Monday 29 October 2012
Thousands of people are at risk of stroke because they fail to recognise the signs of a Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA, also known as mini-stroke), according to the findings of a new poll(i) launched today on World Stroke Day (29 October 2012).
Pain after stroke
Resource type: Information leaflet
Publication type: Stroke information
Pain after stroke is very common, but there are plenty of ways to manage and treat it. This guide provides information about the causes of different types of post-stroke pain, from headaches to joint pain and spasticity, and some of the treatments that can help.
Sidcup Speakability Group
Speakability Self-Help Groups are run by and for people with Aphasia - language-loss following stroke, head injury or other neurological condition.
At our meetings we support each other, share experiences, make new friends, rebuild self-confidence and develop new skills.
Transient ischaemic attack
A TIA or transient ischaemic attack is the same as a stroke, except that the symptoms last for a short amount of time and no longer than 24 hours. Although the symptoms may not last long, a TIA is still very serious.
FAST information pack
Resource type: Information guide
Publication type: Campaigns
Our FAST information pack will give you the information you need about how to identify the symptoms of stroke and share the FAST message.
Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)
Resource type: Information leaflet
Publication type: Publication
A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) is the same as a stroke but the symptoms last a short amount of time. This guide explains how to spot the signs of a TIA, and how a TIA is diagnosed and treated.
New research - our changing view of post-stroke fatigue
Tuesday 22 September 2015
New research review suggests that post-stroke fatigue is a symptom independent of depression, pain and sleep problems, and may depend on the 'excitability' of the movement part of the brain.
A complete guide to swallowing problems after stroke
Resource type: Information guide
Publication type: Stroke information
If you are having problems with swallowing after a stroke, this guide can help you understand what you need to do. It explains the symptoms of swallowing problems, and gives information on and how to get help and treatment.
Understanding the importance of apathy, and improving its care in patients with stroke
Cerebral small vessel disease (SVD) is usually associated with high blood pressure, and causes 20% of all strokes. It is the main cause of cognitive changes and dementia associated with stroke. Behavioural symptoms such as apathy are also common in patients with SVD.