Strokes14 hrs agoStroke test at new clinic 'will save lives'A rapid-result test will show whether a patient is responsive to the most commonly used stroke drug.14 hrs ago7 days agoLibraries urge people to measure blood pressureMore than 50 libraries have blood pressure kits which can be borrowed for up to three weeks.7 days ago5 May 2026'Third of stroke survivors miss out on medication'University of Bradford researchers seek to ensure patients reduce the chance of a second stroke.5 May 20264 May 2026Teacher grateful after emergency surgery in ThailandMichael Batten, from Lightwater, suffered a stroke while working as a history teacher in Thailand.4 May 202630 Apr 2026'I had a stroke at the weekend so didn't get a thrombectomy'A man who did not get a stroke treatment because of what day it was fights for access across the UK.30 Apr 202616 Apr 2026Stroke treatment access a 'postcode lottery'A Middlesbrough hospital misses a deadline to offer 24-hour access to a clot removal procedure.16 Apr 202630 Mar 2026Free clinics aim to fight heart diseaseThe scheme will focus on early prevention of cardiovascular disease among a range of age groups.30 Mar 202624 Mar 2026Stroke survivors demand cuts rethinkTwo Shropshire stroke survivors are calling for a rethink to plans aimed at cutting services.24 Mar 202618 Mar 2026Sarwar apologises for stroke quip at press conferenceChest Heart and Stroke Scotland described the Labour leader's remarks as "deeply disappointing". 18 Mar 2026...