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After a stroke some people have difficulty swallowing (dysphagia). This can cause a serious chest infection known as Stroke Associated Pneumonia (SAP). Published in the journal Cerebrovascular Diseases, a new systematic review of the evidence sheds light on the issue.

After a stroke, it is very common for individuals to experience difficulties in their swallowing abilities. This is medically known as dysphagia.

In an eagerly awaited roundtable discussion, Clare Jonas from the Stroke Association, Wiltshire Farm Food's Dietician Emily Stuart, and Speech and Language Therapist Dr Sabrina Eltringham, address the issue of living with dysphagia after stroke.

Dr Sabrina Eltringham is trialling an alternative to thickened liquids that could help stroke survivors rehabilitate their swallow and improve their quality of life.

The intended outcome of this project is to find new knowledge to help guide future policy on the reduction of chest infection risk after stroke.

Five stroke survivors with swallowing difficulties were interviewed, including family members who have a role in looking after them. They were asked about their experience in hospital, as well as their opinions on and feelings about their swallowing difficulties after stroke.

When someone close to you has had a stroke, they may need help and support after they return home from hospital. Find out the different ways you can support a stroke survivor, and what help and support is available for carers.

Every month we publish a collection of the stroke stories making headlines. This month our roundup focuses on raising awareness.