Stroke research means everything to stroke survivors like Grace – please support our funding for this research today.

Our “Stroke Research: Hope for the future” webinar event was hosted by the Stroke Association on Wednesday 20 January 2021. You can find out about the webinar and catch up by watching a video.

Information for researchers and professionals about our charity's funding for stroke research.

Our support for research has built a community of stroke researchers in the UK, and continues to change the lives of those affected by stroke.

When dad-of-three Ronnie had a stroke on Christmas Eve 2018, he thought it was the end. But thanks to stroke research, a “miraculous” emergency treatment meant he was able to rebuild his life.

Professor Audrey Bowen, from the University of Manchester, is funded by the Stroke Association to carry out research into strategies for coping with cognitive difficulties after stroke. Like many researchers across the UK, Professor Bowen’s work has been affected by the pandemic.

Stroke survivor, Grace, and researcher Professor Audrey, explain why research means everything to them. And we share some tips for managing long-term pain.

Stroke is the biggest cause of complex disability worldwide, with an estimated 1.2 million stroke survivors in the UK today. Living with the long term impact of the condition can be devastating, yet this new report suggests that research funding dedicated to stroke remains disproportionately small compared to other diseases.