Stroke Association North East

Come down to Adsa Ashington to have your blood pressure taken. Undiagnosed high blood pressure is the leading cause of stroke in the UK.

It’s very common to feel that a stroke has affected your relationships, including your sex life. A stroke can cause physical and emotional problems that have an impact on your sex life. For many people it can be upsetting or embarrassing to talk about sexual issues, even though many of them can be treated. Our guide, ‘Sex after stroke’ explains some of the sexual problems experienced after a stroke, and offers practical advice and sources of help. It can be downloaded at https://www.stroke.org.uk/resources/sex-a fter-stroke

We're in Blaydon Library, Gateshead, today from 10.30am until 12.30 for our new information drop-in! Come along to see us!

Pain Concern is a charity that works with and supports people with pain and their carers. It provides a helpline, information leaflets, a forum for people living with pain and a radio discussion programme. Find out more on the website at: http://painconcern.org.uk/

We are starting a new monthly drop in session at Blaydon library in Gateshead on Thursday 4th July 10-12. Please come along to find out more information about stroke, have a cuppa and chat to other stroke survivors. For more information please contact Hannah Parrington on 0191 487 9988.

38 years ago today the first ever Great North Run took place. Why not join #TeamStroke at this year's run and help us rebuild lives. Sign up today before its too late stroke.org.uk/greatnorthrun

If you experience pain after a stroke, you’re not alone. Approximately 30% of stroke survivors experience it in some form or other. Our information leaflet, ‘Pain after stroke’, explains the different types of pain and how they can be managed and treated. Download it at: https://www.stroke.org.uk/resources/pain- after-stroke

If you require help from health, psychological and social work professionals, including occupational therapists, it’s best to choose one that meets the national standards. You can check the register of the Health, Care and Professions Council at: https://www.hcpc-uk.org/check-the-registe r/

Theres just one week left to join #TeamStroke at the Great North Run. Sign up today and help us rebuild lives

Occupational therapy can form an important part of recovery and rehabilitation after stroke. It involves relearning everyday activities to enable you to lead a full and independent life. Our information leaflet, ‘Occupational therapy after stroke’, explains what happens in occupational therapy and how to access it. It can be downloaded at: https://www.stroke.org.uk/…/occupationa l-therapy-after-stro…

9 in 10 stroke survivors surveyed in our new Lived Experience of Stroke report experienced fatigue, which can be debilitating. Read more about the report here: https://strk.org.uk/2x2qXu0

Our new Lived Experience of Stroke report found that 9 out of 10 stroke survivors experience at least one cognitive effect. Read more about the report here: https://strk.org.uk/2x2qXu0

In our largest ever survey of stroke survivors, we found that almost a million people who have survived a stroke have developed at least one mental health problem. Find out more about our Lived Experience of Stroke report here: https://strk.org.uk/2x2qXu0

The Migraine Trust provides useful information on living with migraine, including the treatments available and a list of organisations that can help. More information can be found at: https://www.migrainetrust.org/living-with -migraine/

As strokes happen without warning, if you care for someone who has had a stroke, it‚Äôs most likely that you‚Äôve become a carer very suddenly. Life for the stroke survivor, and their carer, is never the same again. This past week has been Carers Week, when we justifiably celebrate the brilliant work done by carers. Our guide, ‚ÄòStroke: a carer‚Äôs guide‚Äô outlines some of the ways you can support a stroke survivor, and explains what help and support is available to carers. It is available to download at www.stroke.org.uk/resources/stroke-carer‚ Äôs-guide

While Migraine has not been shown to cause stroke, if you have migraine with aura you have a very slightly higher risk of a stroke. Our guide, ‘Migraine and stroke’, explains more about the condition and lists useful organisations. It can be downloaded at: https://www.stroke.org.uk/resources/migra ine-and-stroke

June 10 – 16 is Diabetes Week. Did you know that Diabetes almost doubles your risk of having a stroke and is a contributing factor in 20% of strokes in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. High levels of sugar in the blood can damage the blood vessels, making them harder and narrower and more likes to become blocked. Our information leaflet, ‘Diabetes and stroke’, explains the main symptoms of diabetes and the link between diabetes and stroke. It is available to downloaded at: https://www.stroke.org.uk/resources/diabe tes-and-stroke

This week is Carers Week, when we justifiably celebrate the brilliant work done by carers. But what about the carers themselves? If someone close to you has had a stroke, it can turn your life upside down. You may find you need help and support after they return home from hospital. Our guide, ‚ÄòStroke: a carer‚Äôs guide‚Äô outlines some of the ways you can support a stroke survivor, and explains what help and support is available to carers. It is available to download at www.stroke.org.uk/resources/stroke-carer‚ Äôs-guide