Stroke

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Dream cruise turns into 'holiday from hell'

Tom Davy with his mum Kelly Adamson from Leyland who has had a variety of health issues which have spanned over the past five years with no end in sight regarding answers

I haven't been fixed I am still waiting - mum on health struggle

The team have already raised £7,000 ahead of their challenge.

Garstang women cycle from Kilimanjaro to Indian Ocean

ambulance

The shocking misconduct that lead to paramedic being struck off

Carla Maloco, pictured with wife Maureen with dog Luna and tortoise Homer Simpson. Carla is organising a pet blessing ceremony in Much Hoole next month, to pay tribute to all the animals that help people with Alzheimer's disease.

Pet blessing ceremony planned for Much Hoole - here's what it's for

Jake after his stroke, training

Stroke survivor in his 20s defies the odds to complete Ultra Challenge

Jake at the Ultra Challenge

Man completes Ultra Challenge post-stroke

Peter Duncan with his wife Anne and Royal Navy physical training instructors

Chorley Royal Navy veteran returns to ship to support Help for Heroes

South Ribble's Labour MP Paul Foster

Lancs MP reveals heart diagnosis - and pushes Government to do more

Dan Johnson, who lost his ability to speak while having dinner with his family.

Dad left unable to speak after losing his voice while eating dinner

New research hub to open at RPH

Hub conducting ground-breaking research into strokes will open at RPH

Dan, who suffered a stroke at 34, backs push to prioritise prevention

There is light at the end of the tunnel for people in Lancashire who suffer certain types of stroke out of hours

Life-saving stroke treatment finally comes to Lancashire 24/7

Blackpool man discovers phenomenal art talent after brain injury

A coroner has said the way a patient and his family were treated at a Lancashire hospital was "unacceptable"

Coroner criticises 'unacceptable' care of hospital patient

Valerie Kneale, 75, from Blackpool, was murdered on the stroke unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital on November 16, 2018.

Why didn’t I just stay? Family of murdered stroke victim speak out
The devastated family of stroke victim murdered in Blackpool Victoria Hospital have spoken about her death.
Ciara Fearn

Cheryl Fergison, pictured on her Instagram this week, has revealed she is recovering from a stroke.

Lancashire star Cheryl Fergison reveals she had a stroke 3 months ago

Thrombectomies for stroke patients are not yet available 24/7 at the Royal Preston

Major update on when a life-saving treatment will be available 24/7 in Lancs

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You might become seriously unwell in this heatwave - use NHS wisely

Use of restraints has been questionned.

Prisoner put in handcuffs while in a coma - and died hours later

The Royal Preston Hospital is the centre at which thrombectomy treatment is carried out for patients from right across Lancashire

'I'm worried more people will die' - coroner on 45-year-old's stroke

Andrew Sugden, of Southlands Avenue, Lostock Hall, died in Chorley and South Ribble Hospital in November 2024.

Drug user died after life-saving surgery "too dangerous" to carry out

Millie Radford, one of the children of Britain's biggest family the Radfords with her husband Harley Passmore. Photo by Instagram/@harleyypassmore.

Member of Britain's biggest family rushed to hospital after 'stroke'

Scott Rogan

DJ struck down by devastating stroke on Xmas Day - here's how to help

Millions of people could be unaware they are living with deadly heart disease.

Seven warning signs you might be suffering from heart disease

Carla Maloco from Much Hoole, a stroke survivor

I had a stroke days before my wedding - this is what you need to know

Half of those polled in the capital consider themselves lucky

Londoners are most blessed with good fortune, according to research
Forget the luck of the Irish - research has revealed it's Londoners who are most blessed with good fortune.
Richard Jenkins

Plant-based alternatives to meat are increasingly realistic (Picture: Adam Berry/Getty Images)

Why it's bad that vegetarians now eat the most ultra-processed foods

62-year-old Fiona weighed over 16 stone when she walked into Tracys Slimming World group in March.

I was a GP who smoked and was overweight now look at me

Lauren Jean had a stroke at just 17-years-old due to complications with her contraceptive pill

My contraceptive pill caused a stroke at 17 - I couldn't walk or talk

Terri Picton-Clark and dance partner Glenn Badham at the world-famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom

I won £1m on the lottery and now I am dancing at the Tower Ballroom

Burnley parkrun. Photo by George Webster

I'm a doctor - it's great Parkrun has got thousands more active

A person in the UK has died in an E.coli outbreak. (Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

What is E coli? Signs of infection to look out for after mum dies

Danni Cooper was left unable to walk or talk after cost of living stress triggered a rare neurological condition.

Watch: Money stress triggered woman’s rare neurological condition

Geoff and Jo Smith.

Watch: Dad walks again after having part of skull removed after stroke

Preston's Spud Brothers will be teaming up with Bill Hodgson to raise funds for Kirkham woman Jordan Jones, 26, who has an inoperable brain tumour.

Spud Brothers from Preston on a real mission to help sick woman

After feeling unwell, Paul Hubberstey collapsed in his home in Preston suffering a stroke. He has been to meet the 999 crew who saved his life. Pictured (LtoR) is Colette Weepman, Matt Dunn (Consultant Paramedic Lancashire), Rachel Barton, Paul Hubberstey, Joan Hubberstey, Louise Woolcomve, Diane Stott-Duggan.

Man who suffered a stroke at home meets 999 crew who saved his life

Millionaire Street: Lucky neighbours split £1m lottery win

Diabetes rates are set to soar globally by 2050

How to spot diabetes symptoms as rates soar across the world

Fleetwood Mac star Christine McVie’s cause of death disclosed months after singer died aged 79

Breaking Fleetwood Mac star Christine McVie’s cause of death disclosed

Study shows extreme weather conditions causing heart-related deaths

Chris Fountain reveals he suffered a mini stroke earlier this year

Doctors and nurses say they are worried that people are not acting on the signs of a stroke quick enough

'Every minute counts towards treatment and recovery': Lancashire residents urged...

Patients had to wait on average an hour and eight minutes to get to hospital in Preston

Stroke patients in Preston waiting more than AN HOUR to reach hospital after cal...

Just two soft drink cans raise death risk in middle-aged

Phil Woodford on his first home visit before discharge from hospital

'˜I'd just cycled 30 miles ... and suddenly had a stroke at 45'

Brain health

'Seven steps to a healthy brain'

Caroline Watkins Stroke Awards 2106 special recognition

Caring prof receives a spcial award

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