Head of PR & Media at Stroke Association. All views my own.
London
Joined May 2008
- Tweets2.1K
- Following1K
- Followers561
- Likes2.3K
Katie Taylor retweeted
Did you catch @BBCBreakfast this morning? Stroke survivor Ian and @TheStrokeAssoc CEO @JulietBou shared some compelling reasons to get your blood pressure checked.
ALT Stroke survivor Ian appears on screen speaking from another studio, while Stroke Association CEO Juliet Bouverie and the BBC Breakfast News presenters are on the sofa
ALT Strokes: Effects -balance and ability to swallow - speech, vision and memory - ability to read and write - emotions and behaviours
ALT Strokes: Cause Blood supply to part of the brain is cut off
ALT Strokes 100,000 strokes per year 1.3 million survivors
Katie Taylor retweeted
Dionne and Sue had never met before. But when we brought them together for #WorldStrokeDay they bonded instantly over their shared 'trauma' of surviving a stroke.
Dionne 3 months ago. Sue 2 years ago.
Watch the full Strength Through Support video, here: bit.ly/3YyNz2F
Very proud to share the new @TheStrokeAssoc TV ad today
Katie Taylor retweeted
32 teams are ready to write their story. 😤
Brad Pitt kicks off FOX NFL Sunday 🏈
Katie Taylor retweeted
You only have 24 hours to vote! 🌼
Inspired by her recovery and from speaking with other survivors, Miria Harris designed our #RHSChelsea garden.
Show your support for everyone who brought our garden to life by voting for us in the People's Choice Award: bbc.in/3KhwSAI
Katie Taylor retweeted
Mud, sweat and shears! 🌻
So much went into creating our award-winning garden at #RHSChelsea, which opens to @The_RHS members today.
Voting opens tomorrow for the People's Choice Award, and you can find us nominated here: bbc.in/3Va9488
Such an incredible day yesterday @The_RHS Chelsea Flower Show with two hugely inspiring stroke survivors launching @TheStrokeAssoc Garden for Recovery
Today, Freddie helped launch our Garden For Recovery @The_RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Laying the last trowel of soil on the garden. Freddie was just five when he had his stroke. He is pictured here with the garden's designer and fellow stroke survivor @MiriaHarris. #RHSChelsea
ALT Women stands with young boy and tiny wheelbarrow
Wow! For someone who had melanoma 8 years ago, this is groundbreaking!
amp.theguardian.com/society/…
Katie Taylor retweeted
As the number of people in the UK experiencing a stroke is forecast to increase by more than 50% by 2035 @TheStrokeAssoc calls on DHSC to publish a funded stroke prevention plan to reduce the financial burden and human impact of the condition
google.com/amp/s/amp.theguar…
Katie Taylor retweeted
Our documentary #WhenTheWordsAwayWent has been nominated for a @SmileyCFA award!
The film follows three stroke survivors with aphasia; Steve, Julie and Tom in a bid to find their voice.
Find out more and vote for us here, voting closes on Jan 24th: bit.ly/47CcIe2
Another little teaser before the launch of the @TheStrokeAssoc documentary, streaming on Channel 4 and online at stroke.org.uk from Friday. If any journalists would like to attend the premiere in London tomorrow night, please DM me. thanks
Steve’s stroke left him with the language and communication disorder, aphasia, that affected his ability to talk. As his wedding approaches, he’s determined to say his vows.
Watch his story in our film online at stroke.org.uk or stream on Channel 4 from 26 May.
Excited to share this today - the trailer for our aphasia documentary, created and produced by RWD Films (part of Redwood BBDO), which launches on 26 May
#WhenTheWordsAwayWent, a documentary from the Stroke Association is coming.
We followed the journeys of Steve, Tom and Julie as they prepare for some of the most challenging milestones in their recovery so far.
Streaming from 26th May
#LetsTalkAphasia
It seems I’ve reached that point at which you are mid 40s (late 40s next week) where you aren’t entirely sure you can pull off a pair of Nike Air Jordan’s. Sad, as I love them
Watching #Brits2023 @salmahayek is 56 and she looks absolutely incredible - I have serious work to do….
Check your pulse this #StrokePreventionDay #IsYourRhythmRegular
🚨Atrial Fibrillation is a cause of 1 in 5 strokes, but an estimated half a million people are living with AF and don't know it.
This #StrokePreventionDay, check your pulse.
Find out how at: stroke.org.uk/rhythm
💓#IsYourRhythmRegular ?
Katie Taylor retweeted
Can you help us to raise public awareness of atrial fibrillation (AF) as a risk factor for stroke?
Whether you discovered you had AF before or after your stroke, we want to hear your story!
To get in touch, please email: [email protected]
Congratulations again @markcharnock and for everything you have done to raise awareness of stroke, the journey of stroke survivors and @TheStrokeAssoc
Here’s the lovely @markcharnock collecting the award for BEST SOAP ACTOR at the 2022 #tvchoiceawards from #DerryGirls @siobhni and #KathyKieraClarke
#MarlonDingle @emmerdale @ITV
Katie Taylor retweeted
Could you recognise the signs of a stroke? Join me and #PassFASTOn with @TheStrokeAssoc – it could save a life one day #WorldStrokeDay