Storytellers

If you’re struggling with recovery and want to know how someone else’s journey is going – stay a while. Read through these first-hand accounts from stroke survivors, carers and families who are all sharing their own experiences of stroke and stroke recovery. Or, you might want to read how to get involved with us as a volunteer – we have plenty of testimonials on what it’s like. 

Stroke survivor Claire Arnopp with her son on his first day at nursery
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Claire's story: blood pressure can be life or death

At just 40 years old, Claire Arnopp never imagined she would…

Stroke survivor Nicola Shaw and her two sons
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Nicola's story – my stroke 'had stolen' Christmas

It was just a normal day in the lead-up to Christmas 2022 when…

Ann Kinnish smiling with a birthday cake and a latte
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Ann’s story

Stroke survivor Ann Kinnish, 53, of Newport, Shropshire, says…

Headshot of Paul, stroke survivor
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Rebuilding Lives: Paul's story

"My job before was as an English teacher. But now I can't read…

A photo of stroke survivor Corey
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Lived experience: Jade's story

My son Corey suffered a stroke when he was seven years old,…

Stroke survivor Ian Burdin in a cafe
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Ian's story

Ian Burdin, 47, from Waltham Forest in London had a stroke last…

Portrait image of Ronnie smiling at camera
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Save research. Rebuild lives: Ronnie's story

Research helps stroke survivors rebuild their lives, but the…

Childhood stroke survivor Naomi Graham with her parents and dog at home
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Ruth and Naomi’s story

Ten-year-old Naomi Graham from County Down in Northern Ireland…

Trevor Cruickshank with his partner Chris in a garden
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Trevor’s story

Trevor Cruickshank, from Haslemere in Surrey, was 43 years old…