Stroke in the news…

With stroke a leading cause of disability worldwide, plenty of interesting research is going on. Here are some of the bigger recent stories.
9 Jul 2025

This year’s Wellbeing Day…. your chance to “Give it a go”!

An incredible opportunity to share experiences and explore inspiring new ways to improve our physical, emotional and mental health.
8 Jul 2025

Well, I would walk…

Completing a mile in the 2024 Charity Walk just months after a massive stroke was the first step in Rachel Trudgian’s return journey to fitness…
23 Jun 2025

With Bristol After Stroke, you’re not on your own with aphasia!

Our Conversation Groups are brilliant places to gain confidence, make friends and learn new ways to deal with the life changes that Aphasia brings.
23 Jun 2025

Age has no limits for Val!

One of our longest-serving and hardest-working volunteers has been recognised for her amazing work within her community… and for challenging ageism.
23 Jun 2025

Wendy & Yvonne: The importance of having “aphasia-friendly friends”

We meet up with two old friends to talk about Wendy’s aphasia... and how having an understanding friend can be really important.
11 Jun 2025

“Walk and talks” being organised for LGBTQI+ carers

Carers Support (Bristol & South Gloucestershire) is organising a series of special “walk and talks” starting this June.
27 May 2025

Help us rebuild lives after stroke… one step at a time

What will you be doing on Saturday 6 September? You could be part of Bristol’s most inspirational walk!
27 May 2025

It's good to talk...

The conversations helping people with aphasia in Bristol and South Gloucestershire re-find their voice
27 May 2025

Stroke-affected and feeling isolated? BAS is offering a special welcome this June!

This Loneliness Awareness Week, BAS activities and groups are great places for anyone feeling isolated following a stroke.
27 May 2025

Raising awareness of strokes could protect your business… and your employees

With new figures showing 36% of strokes in Bristol affect people of working age, BAS is mounting an awareness campaign amongst local businesses
21 May 2025

Stroke: how to prevent one happening to you

May is Stroke Awareness Month in the UK - what to know about the UK’s fourth biggest killer...
14 May 2025

It’s Stroke Awareness Month… would YOU know how to respond if someone has a Stroke?

If someone has a Stroke, it’s important to recognise the symptoms so you can act quickly.
6 May 2025

Family celebrates the memory of dedicated stroke volunteer with £5,000 donation

The family of a remarkable lady who dedicated almost 40 years supporting stroke-affected people in her local community has celebrated her memory.
30 Apr 2025

Younger Person's stroke group is up and running

If you are aged 50 or under, Bristol After Stroke has set up a special social group just for you - and it's already proving a big hit!
29 Apr 2025

Fatigue after a Stroke

Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms encountered by stroke-affected people… making May’s “Life After Stroke” free webcast particularly relevant.
29 Apr 2025

Volunteers – it’s your day!

If you’re one of our amazing volunteers, then here’s an important date for your diary.
29 Apr 2025

Local stroke-affected people to benefit from “life changing” funding boost

Bristol After Stroke has received a major funding boost to provide life-changing counselling and emotional support for local people.
23 Apr 2025

Win big by making us your “Co-op Local Cause”

Now there’s even more reason to shop at your local Co-op… and to choose Bristol After Stroke as your Local Community Fund cause on the Co-op app...
23 Apr 2025

Kettles on... it's time to “put the T in sTroke”!

We're putting the "fun" in fundraising this May with tea parties being planned all over Bristol and South Gloucestershire... care to join us?
26 Mar 2025
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