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Can you spot the signs of stroke?

Learn how to reduce the risk of stroke

Do you worry if you, your friends or your work colleagues can spot the signs of stroke? Would you know what to do if you did?

Think Ahead Stroke has made this eye catching poster as a reminder. Maybe you can print it and put it up in your office, staffroom, hospital, surgery or other place of work.

Three people will have a stroke in Wigan today, so remember, thinking F.A.S.T. and acting F.A.S.T. saves lives. Please download our poster today.

Please click HEREto download the Think Ahead FAST poster.

Over 100,000 people experience stroke every year in the UK, but it is believed that 50% could be prevented.

Our Healthy Living Leaflet outlines five simple lifestyle rules which can help to reduce the risk of stroke by 50%. The tips include; taking regular moderate exercise, stopping smoking and eating a healthy diet, and offers simple guidance for each recommendation.

If you are a family, business or a health professional who would like to promote stroke prevention then please download this leaflet today.

Please click HEREto download the Think Ahead Healthy Living leaflet.

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Andy raises an amazing £2649.00 strollin for strokes in Liverpool!

"We’re very lucky in Wigan to have this resource, it’s a wonderful charity and it deserves our help." Andy and a motley crew of plucky individuals complete a sponsored Walk in Liverpool on Sunday 19th May 2024 in aid of Think Ahead.
Stuart and Agnes's story
Strollin’ For Strokes

I am a stroke survivor and found the Think Ahead charity to be an invaluable source of support, comfort, advice and information at a very difficult time in my life. I’m well aware that Think Ahead has only a small team of people, but they are doing a wonderful thing for everyone that they offer support to. This is my way of thanking everyone at Think Ahead for the help they have given me and will hopefully enable me to give something back, now that I am capable of doing so.
We are seeking Trustees/Board Members

Think Ahead Stroke wishes to strengthen its Board by recruiting additional Directors/Trustees. Most importantly, we are looking for dynamic and passionate local people of the highest calibre who have empathy with Stroke, primarily either through a close family member, friend, or work background.

What is a Stroke

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’.
What Causes Stroke

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.
TIAs: It’s More Dangerous to Do Nothing

It is important that we recognise and respond to ill-health as and when it happens. Hospitals are reporting significant falls in admissions for a range of conditions, including transient ischaemic attack, TIAs or "mini strokes".
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
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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
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Stepping Stones For Stroke

Think Ahead Stroke has created a step-by-step stroke information and recovery programme. Mentoring Programme. A free programme for stroke survivors and their carers that covers building confidence and independence, healthy living, communication, accessing local services, mobility and support for carers.
The Fear: Will it happen again?

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.
Who We Are and What We do

Founded in 2000, Think Ahead Stroke supports stroke survivors and carers through the trauma of Stroke
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Alan Hewitt

After suffering a stroke in 2018, Dad started to attend the Think Ahead group where he made lots of friends and was able to enjoy many of the wonderfully organised events. For all those who wish to make a donation in his memory, we are asking for donations to be made to the Think Ahead group in Wigan to support all of the wonderful work they do to help support stroke survivors and their families. Read more

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