What’s life like for stroke survivors?

September 15, 2011   Carers, stroke
Stroke is the third biggest killer and the leading cause of adult disability in the UK affecting around 150,000 people every year
Published on Thursday 15 September 2011 05:07
For the first time in the UK the Stroke Association will attempt to find out what life is like for Britain’s stroke survivors.

 In the biggest survey of its kind the Stroke Association is calling on all stroke survivors across the East of England to take part.

The Daily Life Survey was launched yesterday, Wednesday, and will run until December 1.

Stroke is the third biggest killer and the leading cause of adult disability in the UK affecting around 150,000 people every year. There are around 1.1 million people in the UK who have suffered a stroke.

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Children and carers enjoying Norwich Heritage Week

September 14, 2011   Carers, family, Norfolk

Shaping 24 NORWICH Heritage Week at the Norwich Forum

 

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Parkinson’s offer helpline for carers and sufferers

September 14, 2011   Carers, Parkinsons
This is an invaluable support to the thousands of people who themselves live with this devastating condition
 
Published: 14/09/2011 09:00 – Updated: 13/09/2011 14:05
 
 

I AM very honoured to be involved with Parkinson’s UK and one of the many services we provide, of which I am most proud, is our helpline.

This is an invaluable support to the thousands of people who themselves live with this devastating condition, but it is also a vital lifeline for their families and friends.

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