Patients & families

Shocking statistics reveal 80 per cent of family carers are reaching crisis point

How Exemplar Health Care supported Stephen to rebuild his life

After losing her dad to a stroke aged seven, Jo Threlfall embarked on a life-changing healing journey, raising awareness of the condition in his memory. The sudden death of a loved one is undoubtably a painful experience. But being bereaved as a child can have a lasting impact on people's lives. Jo Threlfall knows it too well. [...]

NR Times speaks with Eleanor May Blackburn about the accident, her recovery and how she came to create the play.

Frances Hughes was only 62 when she had a stroke. Now, almost a year on, she reflects on "an amazing recovery".  Frances Hughes didn't give too much attention to the sharp pain in her eye during what should have been an enjoyable bank holiday weekend with her friends. "I didn't say anything to anyone. I [...]

In August 2013 David Morrill found himself having sudden sensations of vertigo, but could not foresee the damage this would cause. These feelings would transpire, leaving David with chronic dizziness and imbalance. Doctors would later discover that the onset David had become overwhelmed by, was in fact caused by a debilitating stroke. The stroke caused [...]

Through taking part in his favourite hobbies, he is building everyday living skills outside of his Exemplar Health Care home

Learn more about the series of broadcasts, starting today, aimed at carers and loved ones of people with dementia

Nick Clarke, former professional footballer, was left puzzled after he collapsed on his bathroom floor in 2012. Nick could not believe medical professionals when they informed him that he had indeed had a stroke. Here, Nick speaks to SR Times on life after stroke and his charity Stroke Information. “This can’t be happening to me, [...]

After fears of dementia, The Walton Centre diagnosed him, and treated him for, a much more treatable condition