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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Incontinence after stroke: a few practical tips

19 October 2022

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

14 October 2022

Guest

Living well after stroke

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.

Cost of living crisis

4 October 2022

Ashley

Living well after stroke

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)

16 September 2022

Ashley

Stroke Association

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.

Getting active: becoming more flexible

31 August 2022

Ashley

Living well after stroke

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.

We need your help on a new video series

24 August 2022

Ashley

Stroke Association

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.