Stroke Stories

Stroke Stories

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Stroke Stories episodes

  • Stroke Stories Season 2 Episode 14 - Harry English

    In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Harry English, who suffered a stroke at the age of 68.


    Harry was initially frustrated with his situation, but has made an excellent recovery, and has begun enjoying life again.


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    17 min
  • Stroke Stories Season 2 Episode 13 - Vanessa Muir

    In this episode, we chat to Vanessa Muir, who suffered a stroke at the age of 45.


    The stroke forced her to move back to Australia where she was able to recover and recuperate. After a couple of years, she returned to the UK and is back working.


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    28 min
  • Stroke Stories Season 2 Episode 12 - Michael Cox

    In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Michael Cox. Michael suffered a stroke at the age of 51, and it seriously affect his ability to work and earn money.


    However, he receives huge support from his close family, and keeps himself busy with the local scout group, and Active Stroke North East


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    21 min
  • Stroke Stories Season 2 Episode 11 - Stephanie and Bernadette Germes

    In this episode of Stroke Stories, we chat to Stephanie and her mum Bernadette Germes. Stephanie suffered a stroke at the age of 34.


    The physical and personal consequences of the stroke were devastating for Stephanie and her family - but with their continuing support, she is looking forward to a positive future.


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    18 min
  • Stroke Stories Season 2 Episode 9 - Greg Graham
    In this episode, we speak to Greg Graham - who suffered a stroke at the age of 41. It was the start of a difficult period in Greg's life, but he is back on his feet, and dedicated to helping other stroke survivors through his online presence.

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    23 min
  • Stroke Stories Season 2 Episode 8 - Robert Elliot

    In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Robert Elliot from Newcastle, who suffered a stroke at the age of 60.


    Robert's stroke caused a complete change in the way that he lived his life, but he is back on his feet, back driving, and is spending time with the people he loves,


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    16 min
  • Stroke Stories Season 2 Episode 7 - Ken and Trish Alcock

    In this episode of Stroke Stories, we speak to Trish and Ken Alcock. Ken suffered a stroke in 1998, at the age of 47.


    It severely affected his ability to communicate and to walk - however, through the incredible support of his wife Trish and his children and extended family, Ken is back on his feet again.


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    23 min
  • Stroke Stories Season 2 Episode 6 - Ross McKenzie

    In this episode, we chat to Ross Mckenzie, who suffered a stroke at the age of 58. Ross was on holiday in Australia when he suffered his stroke, and he had to stay there for several months receiving treatment.


    When he came back, he got heavily involved with the local charity Active Stroke Northeast.


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    21 min
  • Stroke Stories Season 2 Episode 5 - Eric Sinclair

    In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Eric Sinclair, who suffered a stroke at the age of 55.


    Eric went through a difficult rehabilitation process that continues to this day, but is also dedicating his time to spreading awareness of stroke and stroke survivors.


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    23 min

About Stroke Stories

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In the UK, there are more than 100,000 strokes every year. That’s one stroke every 5 minutes. Around the world there are as many as 15 million people suffering from the illness every…

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