Every five minutes stroke destroys lives. We help rebuild them.
How You Can Help
- Simply book your next holiday with Charitable Travel and tell us you want to support Stroke Association. The charity will then benefit from the free donation you can make as part of the booking process. To read more about how this works, head to our ‘About Us‘ page.
- If you want to make a donation to Stroke Association and you are not booking a holiday, click here to visit their website.
- Visit https://www.stroke.org.uk/ to sign up to newsletters, and follow the Stroke Association social media pages and help spread the word.
How You Can Help
- Simply book your next holiday with Charitable Travel and tell us you want to support Stroke Association. The charity will then benefit from the free donation you can make as part of the booking process. To read more about how this works, head to our ‘About Us‘ page.
- If you want to make a donation to Stroke Association and you are not booking a holiday, click here to visit their website.
- Visit https://www.stroke.org.uk/ to sign up to newsletters, and follow the Stroke Association social media pages and help spread the word.
Welcome to the Stroke Association
The Stroke Association is the UK’s national stroke charity dedicated to improving and rebuilding the lives of stroke survivors and their families.
Our key areas of work include practical and emotional support services, advice and information, life-saving research, building and connecting stroke communities, fundraising, campaigning, and volunteering.
We need your support to keep this vital work going.
What is a Stroke?
A stroke is a brain attack, it’s sudden and devastating. Life changes instantly and recovery is tough. There are over 1.3 million stroke survivors in the UK.
A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off, killing brain cells. Damage to the brain can affect how the body works. It can affect your speech, mobility, emotions and personality. The effects of a stroke depend on where it takes place in the brain, and how big the damaged area is.
- Two-thirds of people who survive a stroke find themselves living with a disability.
- 40% of stroke survivors experience anxiety and depression.
- 37% of working-age stroke survivors give up work following their stroke.
- 6 in 10 stroke survivors rely on the help of a carer, often a family member or friend.
The FAST test helps spot the three most common symptoms of stroke. But there are other signs, visit stroke.org.uk/symptoms to find out more.
Why is the Stroke Association so Important?
There are more than 100,000 strokes in the UK every year. That is around 1 stroke every 5 minutes. 1 in 6 men and 1 in 5 women will have a stroke in their lifetime in the UK. More than 400 children have a stroke in the UK every year. There are 22.4 million people affected by or connected to a stroke.
A stroke can happen to anyone, at any age. Each stroke is different and the care each stroke survivor needs can vary.
We understand how scary and life-altering a stroke can be. We offer different types of support; practical guidance over the phone, trusted stroke-specific information, a friendly face or a vibrant online community.
But there is hope, thanks to the unique support we provide but we need your help.
Together, we can make sure that all stroke survivors lead the best life possible after a stroke.
Finding Support
- Helpline – call our Stroke Helpline on 0303 3033 100 or email [email protected].
- Support in your area – Support in your area | Stroke Association
- Our publications: Our publications | Stroke Association
- Childhood Stroke Support – Childhood stroke | Stroke Association
Ways to Help
Rebuilding lives after a stroke is a team effort. It takes the determination of stroke survivors and their carers, the generosity of supporters and the dedication of the healthcare and research communities to get there.
Please donate today and help fund the support that stroke survivors desperately need.
Get in touch
Stroke Association, Stroke Association House, 240 City Road, London EC1V 2PR
For more information on stroke and the Stroke Association visit: https://www.stroke.org.uk/
The Stroke Association (a charity registered in England and Wales (no211015) and Scotland (No SCO37789), operating as a charity in the UK) will benefit from a 5% donation made as part of the Charitable Travel booking process.
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