A very common question that arises after having a stroke is “will it happen again? Many of the stroke survivors we speak to talk of the crippling anxiety and worry that comes with having a stroke and often ask, “could I have another stroke and what if it is more severe next time?” Here are our top tips to deal with the fear of having another stroke. Read more
In these challenging and unusual times, it’s important that we still recognise and respond to ill-health that is unrelated to the Coronavirus. Hospitals are reporting significant falls in admission for a range of conditions, including transient ischaemic attack, TIAs or "mini strokes". Read more
Stroke can happen to anyone, of any age and at any time. Keep an eye on the warning signs, high blood pressure, previous stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking and atrial fibrillation. Read more
A stroke is a blood clot or bleed in the brain and can lead to permanent neurological damage, complications and sometimes death. There are different types of strokes, depending on whether the disruption in blood flow resulted from a blockage or a burst, Ischaemic Stroke, Haemorrhagic Stroke, Subarachnoid Haemorrhage, and Transient attack or ‘mini-stroke’. Read more