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THINK AHEAD LINKS UP WITH HE SIMM TO RAISE STROKE AWARENESS

Think Ahead Stroke is proud to announce it has forged a partnership with national Building Services Engineering company HE Simm to raise stroke awareness.
Coronavirus Update: Stroke Information Centre Closed

In light of the current Coronavirus crisis, Think Ahead Stroke has closed its Wigan Stroke Information Centre to the public, stroke survivors and carers, and cancelled all seminars, groups and activities for the foreseeable future.
Think Ahead Stroke Reveals 2020 Calendar

The Think Ahead Stroke 2020 calendar depicting twelve paintings, drawings and sketches from our weekly art class has been revealed by the charity.
Alex joins the Think Ahead team

Think Ahead has welcomed a new activities and engagement officer to our team. Alex Yoxall, who is 22 and from St Helens, has joined us to develop, set-up and run a wide range of our activities and programmes.

Download health information

Download Think Ahead's healthy living leaflet for information on how to avoid stroke, or the FAST poster to find out what to do if somebody is having a stroke
Fundraising Ideas

A list of modern fundraising ideas for anybody looking at raising funds for a good cause, or for a local charity.
What is a Stroke
Stroke Prevention

Download Think Ahead's stroke prevention poster or healthy living advice leaflet for information on simple lifestyle changes that reduce the risk of stroke
Volunteer Opportunities

Think Ahead relies on the valuable contributions made by our volunteers. Get in touch to find out about vacancies at the charity
How it works

Think Ahead supports people recovering from stroke we provide advice and counselling, plus information for carers. Get in touch for a chat
What Causes Stroke

A stroke is an attack on the brain and takes place when the blood supply is disrupted, either by a blockage or a burst. In the UK, a stroke occurs approximately every three minutes and 27 seconds. 1 in 4 strokes are fatal within a year, making stroke one of the leading causes of death for both men and women.
Who We Are and What We do

Think Ahead is a charity that provides advice and support to improve quality of life for stroke survivors and carers
1. a fresh start

There is no one way to ensure recovery from stroke, but other survivors and carers can have good advice. These pages include information on living with stroke
5. Coping Strategies

Therapists and health workers work with stroke survivors and carers to improve recovery and reduce the risk of another stroke. A lot of motivation is required