30. Recovering Stroke Survivor & Ambassador. Still living the life i love, just at a slower pace. Finally a Primary School Teacher. Cadno 🐶 Olivia 💜 Rory 💙
A fifth of stroke survivors say talking to others affected by stroke was the single most important part of their recovery. This #WorldStrokeDay we are highlighting how stroke survivors like Angharad have found strength through support.
Charity worker, 41, whose cancer was spotted during a holiday massage in Turkey was told by British doctors that her tummy pains were just IBS - as she demands better care for women | Daily Mail Online https://t.co/k13M6cFkKw
@SymphonyUK@carlystroke@ThisisDavina The only risk factor for my stroke was the fact that I was on the pill for acne, I was due to come off it the month my stroke happened. But I never knew the correlation between taking it and blood clots either.
This is a powerful story of how @BBCSport presenter, @JennieGow, overcame one of the biggest challenges of her life after suffering a devastating stroke last year.
To mark Stroke Awareness Month, she's offered to share this story...
#TheOneShow 👉 https://t.co/eNLUi3kjTn
🚨Atrial Fibrillation is a cause of 1 in 5 strokes, but an estimated half a million people are living with AF and don't know it.
This #StrokePreventionDay, check your pulse.
Find out how at: https://t.co/b6Xhk6rnr2
💓#IsYourRhythmRegular ?
Now that England are out I hope all their fans will be supporting their nearest neighbours, France in the remainder of the tournament. That's how it works right?
Stroke strikes every five minutes in the UK. Would you know how to spot the signs of a stroke in yourself or someone else? The FAST test can help:
F - Facial weakness
A - Arm weakness
S - Speech problems
T - Time to call 999
Find out more: https://t.co/iFXqCsBTF4
#PassFASTon
The DfE want 7 year olds to remember everything they have been taught and how it links to previous learning or the school is failing, but no one in their department seems to be able to remember if they went to a party or not 🤔
A transient ischaemic attack (TIA or mini-stroke) is the same as a stroke, but the symptoms last a short time. It's a warning that you're at risk of having a stroke. So you urgently need to find out what caused it and get treatment.
More information here: https://t.co/cntjNOAkE9
Meet our inspirational colleague Annabel Jones MBE. After suffering from a stroke at just 22, she travelled the country campaigning for the rights of stroke survivors, and was awarded an MBE by Prince Charles for her amazing work.
This is the impact statement written by Susan Everard, Sarah Everard's mum. Her agony is palpable. Rest in peace beautiful Sarah. #SheWasJustWalkingHome
Complaining that you got COVID despite being vaccinated is like complaining your ribs hurt when you've been shot in the chest wearing body armour.
The body armour is the reason you can still complain.
@tonyleebanks @TheStrokeAssoc Oh Tony, you’ll definitely be missed at the stroke association. Good luck in whatever you go on to do and thank you for all the amazing life after stroke memories! 💜