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EXPLAINED: Stroke association - The Real Truth

4 subtle stroke warning signs that should never be ignored

Here are some key red flags to look out for.

The Independent UK

Nine in 10 strokes are preventable. Here’s how to reduce your risk

From monitoring blood pressure to making lifestyle changes, there are seven simple ways to protect yourself

The Independent UK

NHS pressures and inequalities in care ‘failing’ stroke patients, report says

The Stroke Association is calling for action from the Government.

Evening Standard

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Co Antrim woman opens up on how a stroke at 24 left her unable to speak

Keeley Murdock from Ballyclare is now raising awareness of aphasia and its impact on stroke survivors

Belfast Live

'I was in a bad place', says Nottingham vet who took up running - and has just done 5 marathons

She ran 135.03 miles

Nottingham Post

'I felt a pop in the back of my neck and the next day I woke up blind'

Dave Jones suffered a stroke at the age of 36

Wales Online

Dad found out water 'coming out of one side of his mouth' was serious condition

Phil Woodford, from Preston, has told how he spent five months in hospital with a serious condition after he started feeling unwell, slurring his words, and had water coming out the side of his mouth

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Dad 'slammed down in the shower' and spent months in hospital

A charity warned stroke survivors are put at risk by ambulance delays

Liverpool Echo

University Chaplain 'struggled alone for 16 hours' after suffering stroke caused by 'silent condition'

Mia Fox struggled alone for 16 hours, believing she was going to die, but was unaware she had had a stroke

Chronicle Live

Photographer who recorded the Aberfan disaster dies aged 78

John Wright's children are sad to say goodbye to such a fantastic dad, but are so proud of the legacy he has left behind

Wales Online

Carpenter went blind after suffering a splinter in his hand at work

Dave Parkyn also faced a life-threatening stroke, sepsis and pneumonia

Wales Online

Stirling woman shares stroke experience in effort to safeguard 'vital' under threat service

The national thrombectomy service is facing a 50 per cent funding cut and a recruitment freeze.

Daily Record

The latest death notices in Wales as family members pay tribute to lost loved ones

Our thoughts are with their families and friends

Wales Online

The most recent death notices across Cardiff as families remember loved ones

Our thoughts are with loved ones at this time

Wales Online

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Husband saved wife, 34, as she had stroke while lying in bed

Kyle put Catherine over his shoulder then drove her to hospital after being told an ambulance was two hours away

Liverpool Echo

Mum 'didn't want to believe it' when she saw son's face

"He was in such a bad way, we didn't know if he'd make it or not"

The Independent UK

Charity launches campaign to raise awareness of stroke warning signs

A survey found 54% of British teenagers were unaware of the Fast (Face, Arm, Speech, Time to call 999) acronym.

Belfast Live

Co Antrim stroke survivor backs calls for greater psychological and emotional support

“Personally I felt like I shouldn’t be a burden and just had to get on with it but if support was given it would have helped me tremendously”

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Daily Mirror

Mum thought her fiancé 'slouched against wall' was playing - until she saw his arm

Jane Coutts, 44, thought her fiancé was playing with their son on the floor, until she noticed his outstretched arm and head moving "side to side as if to say no".

Liverpool Echo

Dad unable to walk or talk when 'no doctor was available'

Paul was found "slouched against the kitchen wall"

The Guardian - UK

Stroke patients in England missing out on ‘miracle treatment’, warns report

Tens of thousands of patients to miss ‘gamechanging’ treatment unless NHS improves access, says charity

The Independent UK

Thousands of patients denied access to ‘miracle’ stroke treatment

Just a quarter of thrombectomy centres operate 24/7 services, while 42% are only open from Monday to Friday during office hours.

Wales Online

'A stroke robbed my partner's ability to speak at just 55 years old'

Mark Leather was diagnosed with aphasia following his stroke and has difficulty with language and speech

Daily Record

Former Wigtown Primary head teacher hailed for dedication as Stroke Association volunteer

Stewart Anderson, who had a stroke 12 years ago, has been an ambassador for the charity for nine years

Irish Mirror

Hilary Devey’s heartbroken son pays tribute to 'shining light' Dragons' Den star

Hilary Devey’s son has paid a moving tribute to the former Dragons’ Den star. Hilary died aged 65 on Saturday, after a long illness, in Morocco

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