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The Brightonomicon audio series has been created in memory of Pete Barnes who sadly died of a stroke, aged just 30, in November 2003. A Rankin fan, and best friend of co-writer/producer/director Neil Gardner, it was as a response to Pete's death that Neil decided it was time to make their joint dream of bringing Robert's work to a wider audience a reality. As such, the series, cast & crew are all extremely proud to be supporting the work of The Stoke Association...and we would ask you to consider doing whatever you can to support this most worthwhile charity. Please read on to learn about how Stroke affects everyone, no matter age or fitness...and why the third biggest killer in the UK needs to be stopped now!

The Key Facts About Strokes

This could save your life!

1. Every five minutes someone in the UK has a stroke.

2. A stroke is a brain attack. A stroke happens due to a clot or bleed in the brain, which causes brain cells to die.

3. The signs of a stroke are:
• Facial weakness
• Arm or leg weakness
• Speech problems
• A loss to half of the visual field
These signs may only last a few hours (called a Transient Ischaemic Attack - TIA) but must not be ignored.

4. A stroke is an emergency. If you see the signs of a stroke act FAST and call 999. Early treatment saves lives and increases the chance of making a better recovery.

5. Stroke is the third biggest killer and a leading cause of severe adult disability in the UK.

6. Almost one in four men and one in five women aged 45 can expect to have a stroke if they live to 85.

7. More than three times as many women die from stroke than breast cancer in the UK.

8. Unacceptable inadequacies in stroke care and research exist. For every £50 spent on cancer research and £20 on heart disease research, only £1 is spent on stroke research.

9. Eating healthily, taking more exercise, not smoking and ensuring blood pressure is normal, can all help to prevent stroke

10. The Stroke Association is the only national charity solely concerned with helping everyone affected by stroke. We are working to create a world where there are fewer strokes and all those touched by stroke get the help they need.

 

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What Is A Stroke?

Here's what we know...

Every year, an estimated 150,000 people in the UK have a stroke. That’s one person every five minutes. Most people affected are over 65, but anyone can have a stroke, including children and even babies. Around 1000 people under 30 have a stroke each year.

Stroke is the third most common cause of death in the UK. It is also a leading cause of severe adult disability. More than 250,000 people in the UK live with disabilities caused by stroke.

It could happen to you, or someone you care for. If it does, you'll want to know as much as you can about strokes. This section of the website explains what a stroke is, what causes it, and some of the physical and psychological effects it can have on people's lives.

 

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How Can I Learn More

Online and offline resources

To learn more you really can't go far wrong than by checking out The Stroke Association's fantastic website. To visit it CLICK HERE or type www.stroke.org.uk into your browser.

 

There is also a great helpline also run by The Stroke Association:

 

 

 

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