Who we are
Type: News
Read about who we are and what we do as a charity. We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to help people affected by stroke.
A note from our Chief Executive – Coronavirus; what we’re doing
Type: News
A statement from Juliet Bouverie, Chief Executive of the Stroke Association, regarding the coronavirus and what we are doing.
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Thanks for your support
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Thanks for your support. Every day, supporters like you help rebuild the lives of stroke survivors and their families.
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Factors that influence the effectiveness of conversation training for people with aphasia: who benefits most and which tasks really help people to learn new strategies?
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Factors that influence the effectiveness of conversation training for people with aphasia: who benefits most and which tasks really help people to learn new strategies?
New report highlights need for more stroke research funding
Type: Research
A new report published today shows that stroke research remains severely underfunded compared to the devastating impact it has on people’s lives. The UK Health Research Analysis 2018 also shows stroke research receives much less funding than many other areas of health research.
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Why we need to talk about stroke
Type: Campaigns
In our new advert, survivors describe experiencing life-changing strokes in their own words. Stroke is serious, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Recovery is tough but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, it is possible. Together we can support stroke survivors in rebuilding their lives.
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News roundup: March 2022
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Our news roundup is a monthly selection of news stories about stroke. These could be the latest medical research or the stories of stroke survivors.
What is supported self-management in stroke and what makes it work?
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‘Supported self-management’ is the help and support offered to stroke survivors and their families after they have left hospital. This research will look at what does and doesn’t work to help stroke survivors and their families to self-manage.
Our latest partnership
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We're excited to annouce our recent partnership with Game of Thrones actor Emilia Clarke and her charity SameYou. Newly founded SameYou aims to transform recovery care for young adults following hospital treatment for brain injury and stroke.
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Why 'Research Means Everything' in Scotland
Type: Campaigns
Since the early 1990s, we’ve invested a significant amount of funds into research undertaken by stroke researchers at Scottish Universities. And much of this research has contributed towards real benefits for people affected by stroke.
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