News

This World Stroke Day (29 October), we are inviting local schools, workplaces and community groups to show their support - with what they wear!

The final figures are in and show that the fourth annual “Walk for Stroke” organised by Bristol After Stroke (BAS) has been their most successful yet.

October's free online monthly information Stroke HIT session focuses on the impact of brain injury on family and friends

Stroke doesn't have to dictate our future, says a man who has taken that mindset to the furthest extremes… literally to the ends of the Earth.

“It turned my life around.” Could it do the same for you? A new ACTion After Stroke course starts on Thursday 5 November

From how groups can aid recovery through to “weird signs” of having a stroke… it’s all in this month’s fascinating stroke news from around the world.

Actor, radio presenter and philanthropist Joe Sims will be blowing the air horn to start this year's inspirational “Walk for Stroke”

"I knew this couldn’t be the end. I have two young children and they look up to me. I’m their hero."

Our latest selection of news and research from around the globe includes concerns around widening ethnic inequalities & promising hew research

One of our newest recruits is Ellie Quayle… who is encouraging members to collaborate and create their own songs! Take it away, Ellie…

Phew! It was not only hard work, hot and humid, but fun, frantic… and fulfilling!

Ruth, a counselling trainee, has just moved on after being an important part of our team for nine months. Why would she recommend counselling?

Less than two years after a devastating stroke, Richard Dempster is determined to walk a mile to help us provide more of the help he has received.

Our latest round-up includes promising new treatments and research as well as helpful advice and information, along with uplifting personal stories.

We have FIVE places at next year’s London Half Marathon – could YOU be lacing up your trainers to take part… and help us raise vital funds?

This year’s Charity Walk has been given a double boost… with Cabot Circus lending their support and £10k of match funding from John James Bristol

Fancy a day out on the train… but nervous about wheelchair access? John and Anne Leighfield have been testing out their disability friendliness

BAS is blessed to have almost 70 volunteers who, between, them make our work possible. Many gathered recently for our annual Volunteers Day.

Paul Tucker was a popular figure in our Portway Group… and now his daughter Danielle is raising funds in his memory. This is her moving story.

Forget the current World Cup or even the Test Match series between England and New Zealand. Bristol After Stroke has its own stellar sporting heroes!