Brain cells send messages around the brain. But when they are starved of oxygen, they die. And although the affected area remains dead. The brain can form new connections that bypass the affected area. This process of re-wiring is called neuroplasticity: bit.ly/3tJcYUK

Do you want to influence the future course of stroke research? We know that stroke survivors are experts in living with stroke, and we believe you should have your say in helping prioritise research that is right for you. Join Stroke Voices in Research: bit.ly/3ujqaD0

There are more than 100,000 strokes in the UK each year. That's around one stroke every five minutes. But no two strokes are the same, which means there is no set pattern for recovering from one. Helpful to bring together local people to hear about the importance of stroke

Amazing to meet Stephen Morgan MP and his team. We have a determination in our Squad to make sure other stroke survivors get the help they need Portsmouth City Council #StrokeAwarenessMonth #braininjury Different Strokes - Stroke Support UK Stroke Association

Great to meet Stephen Morgan MP and his lovely team. They really got what we are fighting for 💜

Top lad Austin, congratulations mate. Absolute warrior 🤜💜🤛

Thanks to Sally Nugent Jon Kay ☕️ and the whole BBC Breakfast team for giving me a voice, even if it doesn’t sound quite like my own! I’m proud to be able to raise awareness about strokes and their devastating effects. Jamie Coley - words can’t express my love for you and Iz x

Lovely evening yesterday, slowly watching the @SpinnakerTower turn purple as the sunset to commemorate stroke awareness month. Inspired to speak to so many people about their stroke journey’s and the great support that Debby from Stroke Association has given to so many of Portsmouth

Absolutely Carly…..the fight is on 👊

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I hear this so much about pip, it has to change! The fight is hard enough with a brain injury, then we have to fight the GOV.UK who are meant to have pip in place to help us. Jennie Gow Stroke Association Alzheimer's Association Stephen Morgan MP Different Strokes - Stroke Support UK

17 Days ago 13 year old Austin collapsed after his match due to suffering a major stroke, he lost the use of one side of his body and was admitted to Addenbrrokes hospital. Last week he got out of bed and began to learn to walk again. We are delighted to say on day 17 Austin

Most people recognise the F.A.S.T adverts, but. B for Balance E for Eyes Are 2 symptoms that many of us suffered from when having a stroke. Please B.E. F.A.S.T

Exactly how you feel when you’ve pushed yourself 🫶

I’m doing a 100 mile cycle challenge for Stroke Association Please help if you’re able to 🙏 We believe that everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. Find an event and join #TeamStroke today to help make that happen. events.stroke.org.uk/s/1536/1606/t

I will continue to do all that I can to advocate for funding and resourcing to ensure stroke recovery services can provide the highest standard of care to patients in Portsmouth👇🏻

Cracks me up

I DON’T FUCKING WANT ANY! ⁦Ricky Gervais⁩