Ruth Dunkin Regional Fundraising Manager South East Stroke

Ruth Dunkin Regional Fundraising Manager – South East

Stroke Association We’re here for you and we are changing the world for people affected by stroke • Vision We want a world where there are fewer strokes and all those touched by stroke get the help they need. • Mission Our mission is to prevent strokes, and reduce their effect through providing services, campaigning, education and research. Stroke Helpline 0303 3033 100 stroke. org. uk

What is a stroke? • A stroke is a brain attack. A stroke is what happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. • Blood carries essential nutrients and oxygen to the brain. Without a blood supply, brain cells can be damaged or destroyed. • 2 types • clot, blockage occurs there or travels there • bleed in brain or space around the brain Stroke Helpline 0303 3033 100 stroke. org. uk

TIA or Mini Stroke • Transient ischaemic attack (TIA) is a warning sign of a future stroke – about one in four people who have had a TIA will go on to have a full stroke in future • 20, 000 mini strokes every year • Symptoms of TIAs are the same as stroke • TIA symptoms can last up to 24 hours, but will sometimes resolve within 5 to 20 minutes • It is important that you should dial 999 urgently if you, or someone you know, have any of the symptoms of a TIA Stroke Helpline 0303 3033 100 stroke. org. uk

Stroke is a massive problem • • 3 rd most common cause of death Leading cause of adult disability Cost UK economy £ 7 billion 150, 000 new strokes occur a year (1 every 5 minutes) We need to reduce the risk of having a stroke Stroke Helpline 0303 3033 100 stroke. org. uk

Anyone can have a stroke At any age At any time Stroke Helpline 0303 3033 100 stroke. org. uk

What do we do? • Campaigning & lobbying • Education, awareness & prevention • Life After Stroke Services • Welfare Grants • Training • Research Stroke Helpline 0303 3033 100 stroke. org. uk

Risk Factors INACTIVITY BINGE DRINKING & SUBSTANCE MISUSE AGE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE FAMILY HISTORY AND ETHNICITY HEART DISEASE RISK FACTORS DIABETES PREVIOUS STROKES & TIAs ORAL CONTRACEPTION & HRT OBESITY: UNHEALTHY EATING Stroke Helpline 0303 3033 100 stroke. org. uk SMOKING

Stroke is a medical emergency If the person has failed any one of these tests, call 999 immediately. By calling 999 you can help someone reach hospital quickly and receive the early treatment they need. Prompt action can prevent further damage to the brain and help someone make a full recovery. Stroke Helpline 0303 3033 100 stroke. org. uk

Stroke Helpline 0303 3033 100 stroke. org. uk

Blood pressure and stroke • High blood pressure = biggest indicator of stroke risk • 40% of all strokes can be prevented by reducing blood pressure • 16 million people in the UK have high blood pressure Stroke Helpline 0303 3033 100 stroke. org. uk

Stroke Association and RIBI Know your Blood Pressure Campaign • In 2011 over 400 Rotary clubs participated • 30, 000* blood pressures • 4, 000* people referred for further investigation Stroke Helpline 0303 3033 100 stroke. org. uk

Life after Stroke Services • Stroke Information Service • Telephone, website • Information, Advice & Support • Communication Support Service • Welfare Grants • Stroke Clubs Stroke Helpline 0303 3033 100 stroke. org. uk

Research • £ 5 -million spend per year • Achievements over last 20 -years • All significant stroke research has involved Stroke Association funding • Current projects: • Walk – mobility for stroke survivors • How brain repairs after stroke Stroke Helpline 0303 3033 100 stroke. org. uk

The Present & The Future. . • National Stroke Strategy • Increase Awareness • Stroke Manifesto 2010 -15 • Stroke Prevention • Emergency & Acute care • Life After Stroke – hospital to community • Life After Stroke – long-term support • Children & Stroke Helpline 0303 3033 100 stroke. org. uk

Finally… On behalf of the million people living with stroke in the UK … and the millions of others whom we help avoid a stroke… we'd like to say “thank you for listening. ” Stroke Helpline 0303 3033 100 stroke. org. uk

Stroke Association South East For more information, contact your local Stroke Association office: Ruth Dunkin Regional Fundraising Manager Ruth. dunkin@stroke. org. uk 07956 558725 Stroke Helpline 0303 3033 100 stroke. org. uk