Patient stories
Read and listen to stories from people who had a stroke.
Abdul, 42 years old
He had a stroke one year ago. He is gradually getting back to his service management job.
Chris, 64 years old
She is a former personal assistant. Her stroke was 18 years ago. She enjoys driving, gardening and going on holidays.
Elsie, 82 years old
She had two strokes in six months whihc severly affected her left arm. Elsie likes to keep active and her husband Billie supports her.
Helen, 27 years old
She had a stroke four years ago. It motivated her to train as a physiotherapist.
Nick. 52 years old
He is training for a 17-miles static cycle challenge. His stroke was eight years ago.
Deena
She is a former nurse and nursing lecturer. After her stroke three years ago, she felt very low.
Scott, 30 years old
He became blind after a stroke nine years ago. He now has a job supporting other stroke survivors.
Eileen, 58 years old
She had mini strokes and a “big” stroke twelve years ago. Eileen continues to learn new things all the time.
Doug
Doug had two strokes in September 2016, the first on the morning of the 19th...never forgotten.