Stroke mimics and functional neurological disorder
Type: Stroke information
This page is about stroke symptoms that are not caused by a stroke. Here we explain stroke mimic diagnosis, symptoms and treatments.
Stroke mimics and functional stroke
Type: Stroke information
This page is about stroke symptoms that are not caused by a stroke. Here we explain stroke mimic diagnosis, symptoms and treatments.
Vascular dementia treatments
Type: Stroke information
At the moment there are no treatments that cure vascular dementia but there are treatments to help with many of the symptoms.
Carotid artery disease
Type: Stroke information
Find out about carotid artery disease is and how it's linked to stroke. Learn the symptoms, diagnosis methods and treatment options.
Diagnosing and treating childhood stroke
Type: Stroke information
On this page you can find information on common childhood stroke symptoms, diagnosis and treatments.
Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)
Type: Stroke information
A transient ischaemic attack, TIA, or mini-stroke, is the same as a stroke, but the symptoms last a short time. A TIA is a warning that you are at risk of having a stroke.
Hillary's story
Type: Professionals
Hillary Bwye is a stroke survivor. In January 2021, while walking with a neighbour, she suddenly began to experience the symptoms of stroke.
Susan's story
Type: Professionals
In December 2020, while sitting down to write Christmas cards, Susan suddenly began to experience the symptoms of a stroke.
Simple swaps: cutting back on salt
Type: Stroke information
High blood pressure is one of the biggest risk factors of stroke. It usually has no symptoms but is a contributing factor in around half of all strokes.