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Ultra-processed food linked to quarter of heart disease cases and deaths – study

Data suggests deaths will fall if people cut their intake of UPFs.

Evening Standard

Stroke Association warns thousands denied life changing treatment

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The Independent UK

Thousands of UK stroke patients ‘left facing a life of disability’ after being denied crucial treatment

Patients face “stark inequalities” as to whether or not they are given a thrombectomy – a treatment for stroke that removes a blood clot from a blocked blood vessel in the brain

The Independent UK

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‘I remember thinking that I was too young to have a stroke – but I was wrong’

The Stroke Association warned that the number of people with strokes could skyrocket if action isn’t taken now

The Independent UK

Strokes to rise significantly without action – charity

The Independent UK

Thousands left dead or disabled due to shortage of stroke specialists, medics warn

A lack of specialist consultants in NHS hospitals is leaving stroke patients without essential care, experts have warned

The Independent UK

Mother suffered stroke and sepsis after warning signs dismissed as migraine

Holly Dougan began experiencing neck pains and headaches in the run-up to Christmas 2024.

The Independent UK

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Landmark AI tool for stroke patients significantly improves recovery

The technology boosts the chances of a procedure suceeding which removes deadly clots

The Independent UK

Charity slams ‘dire state’ of stroke care

It comes as it emerged that only a fraction of people are getting the recommended after-care.

The Independent UK

National audit reveals ‘dire state’ of treatment for stroke survivors

The Stroke Association said only a third of patients are getting the recommended aftercare

The Independent UK

The do’s and dont’s of caring for someone after a stroke

Experts reveal the best ways to help people after they have had a stroke

The Independent UK

Stroke patients at higher risk by travelling to A&E themselves, charity warns

The proportion of people making their own way to A&E after a stroke is at its highest number ever.

The Independent UK

Stroke patients going to A&E themselves are ‘at higher risk’

Waiting for an ambulance is the ‘fastest and most efficient way to get the best treatment and care’

The Independent UK

Charity expresses concern over ‘decline’ in stroke after-care

The charity is calling for all stroke patients to get the recommended levels of speech and language therapy.

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Woman who nearly died after stroke describes being able to sing before speaking – and she’s not alone

The young woman was told she had a ten per cent chance to live

The Independent UK

One in three report ability to sing better than speak after stroke, poll finds

One young stroke survivor has told how singing has helped her recovery.

The Independent UK

Finger-prick blood tests which quickly detect the deadliest type of stroke could save lives

Blood test likened to a lateral flow test used to detect Covid is being piloted by ambulance crews in Cambridgeshire

Evening Standard

NHS pressures and inequalities in care ‘failing’ stroke patients, report says

The Stroke Association is calling for action from the Government.

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The Guardian - UK

Speedy finger-prick tests to diagnose strokes trialled in Cambridgeshire

Kits could allow ambulance crews to identify patients with blood clots in their brain, allowing for quicker treatment

The Guardian - UK

Declining standards of care for stroke patients must be reversed, says charity

Figures from audit of England, Wales and Northern Ireland show some basic care now worse than decade ago

The Independent UK

Nationwide rolls out initiative to help people with communication difficulties

The Speak Easy initiative is a set of custom-made cards with pictures and phrases and it will be available across Nationwide’s 605 branches.

The National (Scotland)

See who's taking part in The National's Euro 2024 charity sweepstake

AS Scotland prepares to take on Germany in the opening game of Euro 2024, The National has launched a charity sweepstake to make things even more…

Woman & Home

Angellica Bell proves bold dressing spreads joy with her lime green mini dress and gold heels at Chelsea Flower Show

Angellica Bell wore a spectacular lime green mini dress and towering gold heels and we're copying this glamorous colour combination

The Guardian - UK

‘Unsustainable’: UK predicted to see 50% spike in strokes by 2035

Stark new projections suggest annual admissions will rise to 151,000, costing the NHS and economy £75bn

The Guardian - UK

Why didn’t wife and mother get ‘miracle’ stroke treatment, grieving family ask

Hospital staff said procedure could not be done at weekends and gave her aspirin. But help was available just a short drive away

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