4 subtle stroke warning signs that should never be ignored Here are some key red flags to look out for. The Independent UK · Feb 13
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 · Jan 29
NHS pressures and inequalities in care ‘failing’ stroke patients, report says The Stroke Association is calling for action from the Government. Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2025
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 · May 26, 2023
'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 · May 21, 2023
'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 · Mar 21, 2023
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 Daily Mirror · Jan 17, 2023
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 · Jan 15, 2023
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 · Jan 12, 2023
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 · Dec 12, 2022
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 · Dec 9, 2022
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 · Dec 7, 2022
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 · Nov 20, 2022
The most recent death notices across Cardiff as families remember loved ones Our thoughts are with loved ones at this time Wales Online · Nov 18, 2022
Wales Online · Nov 7, 2022 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 · Oct 29, 2022 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 · Oct 26, 2022 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 · Oct 26, 2022 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”
Daily Mirror · Aug 1, 2022 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 · Aug 1, 2022 Dad unable to walk or talk when 'no doctor was available' Paul was found "slouched against the kitchen wall"
The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2022 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 · Jul 27, 2022 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 · Jul 3, 2022 '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 · Jun 29, 2022 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 · Jun 14, 2022 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