Blog

The blog section features varied pieces and articles about stroke, what we are doing as an organisation and surfacing topics, information and events that may interest you.

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Global Atrial Fibrillation Aware Week

Guest

We are proud to be supporting Global Atrial Fibrillation Aware week between 21 and 27 November 2022.

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What is the PREMS survey?

Guest

It is a survey from NHS England so that we can better understand how stroke care is provided. Keep reading to find out how it was developed and who will be filling it out. 

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From the forum: Have you recovered fully yet?

Guest

In this post from a stroke survivor on our forum, Retrokeyplayer tells us how he answers the question "have you recovered from your stroke?"

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Ask your pharmacist

Alex

Things have been changing at your local pharmacy, including the introduction of a range of new NHS England services to support people who have survived a stroke or are at high risk of stroke.

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Incontinence after stroke: a few practical tips

Ashley

Bladder and bowel problems don’t have to stop you from getting on with daily life. We've put together some practical tips to help.

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Guest blog: The challenge of saving in the middle of a cost of living crisis

Guest

This blog was written by Chris Irwin, the Director of Savings at Yorkshire Building Society. It includes a few different strategies for building up your savings in the middle of a cost of living crisis.  

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Cost of living crisis

Ashley

The cost of living crisis has been on everyone's minds lately. Make sure you're getting all the help you are entitled to.

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Smart phone feature: In case of emergency (ICE)

Ashley

ICE stands for "In case of emergency." It refers to a few different features on your mobile phone. You can set them up by following these instructions.

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Getting active: becoming more flexible

Ashley

We all know that exercise is good for you. But how do different types of exercise benefit you? This month we're looking at how flexibility helps in all areas of your life.

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We need your help on a new video series

Ashley

We are creating a new series of videos for My Stroke Guide. As a stroke survivor or carer, you understand better than anyone what will be useful and interesting to other stroke survivors.

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