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Stroke awareness

Hannah Parrington

Volunteering and Community Team- North East

Today we will talk about…

• what is a stroke?
• spotting the signs of a stroke
• the effects of stroke
• reducing your risk
• what we do.

1.2 million stroke survivors

Stroke can happen to anyone

Amber’s story

“I’d just finished my first year at university when I had a massive stroke.”

Stroke in the UK

Strokes are preventable

• 90% of strokes worldwide could be prevented

We’re here to help

• The number of stroke survivors

in the UK is expected to double by 2035.

• We’re the UK’s leading

stroke charity.

• We want to change the way

people think about stroke.

Blockage: 85% Bleed: 15%

What is a stroke?

TIA or mini-stroke

Do you know the FAST test?

Other signs of stroke

• Sudden weakness or numbness on one side.
• Difficulty finding words or speaking in clear sentences.
• Sudden blurred vision or loss of sight in one or both eyes.
• Sudden memory loss or confusion and dizziness, or a

sudden fall.

• A sudden, severe headache.

Impact of stroke

“It was so scary. My brother had to sign a do-not-resuscitate

• rder. It was terrifying

for the whole family.”

Effects of stroke

Communication problems after stroke

• 1 in 3 stroke survivors can be

affected by aphasia

• More than 350,000 people

with aphasia in the UK

• It doesn't affect intelligence

Helping someone with aphasia to communicate

• Face them
• Ask them what helps, for

example drawing or gestures

• Speak clearly and keep

sentences short

• Don’t interrupt

Mobility problems after stroke

• 80% of stroke survivors

experience problems with movement

• Muscle weakness can affect

balance and make moving around difficult.

Impact of stroke on family and friends

• Stroke survivors may need
• ngoing support after hospital.
• Family and friends may need

to help with their care.

• Being a carer can be

challenging, so carers need support too.

The road to recovery

With the right support, many stroke survivors make a good recovery The Stroke Association believe in life after stroke. We have:

• over 280 support services
• clubs and groups for

stroke survivors and carers

• Life After Stroke Grants
• Stroke Helpline and My Stroke Guide

Visit stroke.org.uk

Raising awareness of stroke

• Everyone has a different risk
• f having a stroke
• Know the risk factors

which could affect you and take steps to reduce your risk of stroke.

Stroke risk factors

Your lifestyle Read our guide to find out more about stroke risk factors Family history and ethnicity A previous TIA or stroke Your age

Stroke risk factors

Some health problems raise your risk of a stroke. These include:

• high blood pressure

so get your blood pressure checked

• atrial fibrillation

(irregular heartbeat)

• diabetes and pre-diabetes
• high cholesterol.

Reducing your risk of stroke

Eat a balanced diet Stay a healthy weight Cut down on alcohol Exercise Stop smoking

Amber’s life after stroke

• Volunteer
• Ambassador
• Peer supporter
• Campaigner
• Life After Stroke Award winner

“Life is completely different since my stroke, but I’m not going to let it beat me.”

We’ve come so far…

• More people are surviving stroke.
• We’ve invested over £50 million in

research, leading to advances in stroke care.

• FAST campaign has increased

awareness of stroke and it’s symptoms.

• Our services support 57,000 people.
• We’re working with NHS England
• n a new national plan for stroke

in England.

…but there’s still more to do

Stroke research is massively under-funded. The number

• f people

having strokes for the first time is increasing. We’re not reaching everyone with the support we currently offer. 45% of all stroke survivors feel abandoned after they leave hospital.

We are the Stroke Association

Practical and emotional support

• Services, grants and groups

Research

• Prevention, treatment and

rehabilitation Campaigning

• For better stroke care

How you can help

• Fundraise
• Volunteer
• Support our campaigns
• Raise awareness
• Join our Supporters’ Network
• Share what you have learned

today

• Donate

What’s happening locally?

• Your local services are in Middlesbrough, Stockton and

Redcar.

• Your local fundraising contact is Jo.Beverley@stroke.org.uk
• If you’d like to volunteer, please get in touch with

hannah.parrington@stroke.org.uk Keep in touch with us via:

• Facebook: Stroke Association North East
• Twitter: StrokeAssociationNE

Thank you for your time

Together we can conquer stroke

For more information Helpline: 0303 3033 100 Website: stroke.org.uk