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Tips to reducing your chance of a stroke
1 in 4 of us will have a stroke in our lifetime, but most can be prevented with a few changes. Here are some...
29 October 2019
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What are AHPs and what do they do?
Allied health professionals (AHPs) are one of the largest workforces in the NHS, but do you know who they are...
14 October 2019
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Safeguarding: How to recognise abuse and neglect
There are different kinds of abuse and it can happen anywhere. Abuse occurs when someone exploits another...
7 October 2019
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A new support group for younger stroke survivors
The UK Charity, Different Strokes have started a new group in Chatham for stroke survivors under 65. Are you...
10 September 2019

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