Haemorrhagic stroke
A haemorrhagic stroke is due to bleeding in or around the brain. While less common than strokes that are caused by a blockage, they can be much more serious.
Driving after a stroke
Type: Support
After a stroke or transient ischaemic attack, you can’t drive for a minimum of one calendar month. Here’s how to find out what you need to do next.
Christmas Card Competition 2023 winner
Type: News
Congratulations to Katie Ryan- Palmer, the winner of our 2023 Christmas card competition, with her beautiful ‘Reindeer in the Snow’ design.
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Keynote Lecture 2017
Type: Research
This year’s lecture will be delivered by Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of Manchester.
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Stroke Association and BASP write open letter to GPs after vaccine rollout concerns raised
Type: News
On this page, we have published the open letter to GPs written by the Stroke Association and BASP, regarding coronavirus vaccinations in the UK.
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Alex's story
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A Brentwood stroke survivor who was left unable to read, write, understand, or speak properly after a stroke at the age of 23, is backing a campaign to raise awareness of the impact of having a stroke at a young age. 
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Sharing the key messages from the UK Stroke Assembly on getting back to work after stroke
Delegates at the 2019 UK Stroke Assembly events in Northern Ireland and East Midlands told us the key messages they want stroke professionals to be aware of.
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Drink alcohol within the safe limits
This page can help you learn more about alcohol and stroke, with some practical suggestions for drinking safely or cutting down on alcohol.
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Migraine and stroke
Migraines have not been shown to cause stroke, but if you have migraine with aura you have a very slightly higher risk of stroke. Learn more about the relationship between migraine and stroke.