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Stroke awareness
Hannah Parrington
Volunteering and Community Team- North East
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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.
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1.2 million stroke survivors
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Stroke can happen to anyone
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Amber’s story
“I’d just finished my first
year at university when
I had a massive stroke.”
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Stroke in the UK
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Strokes are preventable
• 90% of strokes worldwide could be prevented
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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.
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Blockage: 85% Bleed: 15%
What is a stroke?
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TIA or mini-stroke
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Do you know the FAST test?
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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.
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Impact of stroke
“It was so scary. My
brother had to sign a
do-not-resuscitate
order. It was terrifying
for the whole family.”
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Effects of stroke
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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
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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
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Mobility problems after stroke
• 80% of stroke survivors
experience problems with
movement
• Muscle weakness can affect
balance and make moving
around difficult.
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Impact of stroke on family
and friends
• Stroke survivors may need
ongoing support after hospital.
• Family and friends may need
to help with their care.
• Being a carer can be
challenging, so carers
need support too.
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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
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Raising awareness of stroke
• Everyone has a different risk
of having a stroke
• Know the risk factors
which could affect you and
take steps to reduce your
risk of stroke.
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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
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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.
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Reducing your risk of stroke
Eat a balanced diet
Stay a healthy weight
Cut down on alcohol
Exercise
Stop smoking
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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.”
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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
on a new national plan for stroke
in England.
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…but there’s still more to do
Stroke research
is massively
under-funded.
The number
of 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.
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We are the Stroke Association
Practical and emotional support
• Services, grants and groups
Research
• Prevention, treatment and
rehabilitation
Campaigning
• For better stroke care
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How you can help
• Fundraise
• Volunteer
• Support our campaigns
• Raise awareness
• Join our Supporters’ Network
• Share what you have learned
today
• Donate
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What’s happening locally?
• Your local services are in Middlesbrough, Stockton and
Redcar.
• Your local fundraising contact is [email protected]
• If you’d like to volunteer, please get in touch with
Keep in touch with us via:
• Facebook: Stroke Association North East
• Twitter: StrokeAssociationNE
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Thank you for your time
Together we can
conquer stroke
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For more information
Helpline: 0303 3033 100
Website: stroke.org.uk