What a great creative activity with survivors of stroke in Uganda! A sense of purpose, calming, engaged and happier - patient reported outcomes showing Stroke Foundation Uganda is making a real difference in people’s lives! world-stroke.org/news-and-blog/…

Users of X, katie gallacher and I have just published a paper in Disability and Rehabilitation looking at what people tweet regarding their life after stroke – and now we are tweeting about it, how meta! tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10… read and then tweet about it #strokesurvivor #strokerecovery

Only 4.3% of stroke patients in England can access life-saving treatment theguardian.com/society/2024/s…

Every day in the UK, over 240 people wake up after a stroke. Our new TV advert captures the life-changing impact a stroke can have on anyone, at any age, including children. Our charity is here to help you find your strength through recovery, no matter how long it takes.

Today 29th October is World Stroke Day. ASO calls on governments in Africa to prioritize Prevention , Treatment and Life After Stroke. Let's Be#GreaterThan>Stroke African Union Africa CDC Africa Brain Health Network (ABHN) WHO African Region United Nations Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus WorldStrokeCampaign World Stroke Org African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security

A fifth of stroke survivors say talking to others affected by stroke was the single most important part of their recovery. This #WorldStrokeDay we are highlighting how stroke survivors like Angharad have found strength through support.

#greaterthan stroke World Stroke Org WorldStrokeCampaign Sarah Belson Patrick M. Kamilo Marilyn Mawusi Azumah

Countries in Southeast Asia are marking 20 years since a massive tsunami swept ashore. Banda Aceh, a region on one of Indonesia's main islands, was hit particularly hard. Survivors gathered to commemorate the tens of thousands that were killed there.

It's a good day when the impact of stroke is recognised on the national stage. But equally recognised is the promise of new tech, rapid care, and fabulous support in ensuring stroke survivors can recover to their fullest ability.

'Do go and get your blood pressure checked because it could save your life' Juliet Bouverie from the Stroke Association told #BBCBreakfast there is a lack of awareness about the risks of high blood pressure bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cx…

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE! Stroke Action Now - A Global Call to Reduce the Stroke Burden 9th April 3pm CET. Don't miss this inaugural Global Stroke Action Coalition event. With input from Ministers of Health, OECD, WHO, WSO experts and people with lived experience, this LinkedIn Live

Interested in learning more about stroke and how to prevent it? Monash University, University of Tasmania and Stroke Foundation have developed a new digital platform: LOVE YOUR BRAIN Visit strokefoundation.org.au 🧠💕Stroke Prevention Starts with You – Join Love Your Brain Today!🧠💕 Monique Kilkenny

Launching today, the world’s first multisector advocacy movement dedicated to stroke - the Global Stroke Action Coalition - has issued an urgent call to action to address growing inequities in stroke. Already a leading cause of death and disability, without intervention, the

🧠 Stroke is preventable and treatable — but only if we act now. Following yesterday's launch, the Global Stroke Action Coalition is calling on governments to implement national #stroke plans and to include #strokesurvivors in policies. #StrokeActionNow #StrokeActionPlan

Listening to the voice of lived experience is the starting point of our #WHA78 event today as it should be for the development of stroke services at every level. Thanks to Melinda B. Roaldsen for taking a central role at pur policy meeting today. #StrokeActionNow #ActOnNCDs

When it comes to stroke, every minute counts and every voice matters. Today at #WHA78 the #GlobalStrokeActionCoalition launched a global campaign calling on global leaders to prioritize #stroke in #NCD policy. Join the call for #StrokeActionNow visit strokeactioncoalition.org/get-involved/c…

Good morning #ESOC2025! Great talk from Anne Forster on behalf of the ReCREATE trial - this external pilot trial did not suggest benefits of an intervention to ⬇️sedentary behaviour on extended ADL at 12m but lots of important learning for rehab trials Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research

#ESOC2025 #FAST trial explored the effects of a therapist-led, patient tailored, intervention aiming to reduce falls rate. 2/3 with previous fall 🚶🏽‍♂️The intervention was based on mobility, balance and self efficacy ✅33% reduction in rate of falls!!

A long but worthwhile and moving read- this personal story of two family strokes 30 years apart highlights how, despite advances in treatment and rehabilitation, little has changed for those who experience stroke in the UK and why this needs to change theguardian.com/society/2025/m…

Every minute, 30 people have a stroke. Half will die & half will experience a lifetime of severe disability. Most strokes are preventable, treatable & recoverable. Use your voice to urge world leaders to act on stroke at #HLM4:bit.ly/3FGWc4P #StrokeActionNow #ActOnNCDs