Sarah Belson

Every minute, 30 people have a stroke. Half will die & half will experience a lifetime of severe disability. Most strokes are preventable, treatable & recoverable. Use your voice to urge world leaders to act on stroke at #HLM4:bit.ly/3FGWc4P #StrokeActionNow #ActOnNCDs

A long but worthwhile and moving read- this personal story of two family strokes 30 years apart highlights how, despite advances in treatment and rehabilitation, little has changed for those who experience stroke in the UK and why this needs to change theguardian.com/society/2025/m… #StrokeActionNow

Good morning #ESOC2025! Great talk from Anne Forster on behalf of the @recreate_stroke trial - this external pilot trial did not suggest benefits of an intervention to ⬇️sedentary behaviour on extended ADL at 12m but lots of important learning for rehab trials @AUASResearch

#ESOC2025 #FAST trial explored the effects of a therapist-led, patient tailored, intervention aiming to reduce falls rate. 2/3 with previous fall 🚶🏽‍♂️The intervention was based on mobility, balance and self efficacy ✅33% reduction in rate of falls!!

Listening to the voice of lived experience is the starting point of our #WHA78 event today as it should be for the development of stroke services at every level. Thanks to @MelindaRoaldsen for taking a central role at pur policy meeting today. #StrokeActionNow #ActOnNCDs #GlobalHealth

When it comes to stroke, every minute counts and every voice matters. Today at #WHA78 the #GlobalStrokeActionCoalition launched a global campaign calling on global leaders to prioritize #stroke in #NCD policy. Join the call for #StrokeActionNow visit strokeactioncoalition.org/get-involved/c…

🧠 Stroke is preventable and treatable — but only if we act now. Following yesterday's launch, the Global Stroke Action Coalition is calling on governments to implement national #stroke plans and to include #strokesurvivors in policies. #StrokeActionNow #StrokeActionPlan

Launching today, the world’s first multisector advocacy movement dedicated to stroke - the Global Stroke Action Coalition - has issued an urgent call to action to address growing inequities in stroke. Already a leading cause of death and disability, without intervention, the global burden of stroke is projected to rise by a further 50% over the next 25 years, claiming 100 million lives and costing US$1.6 trillion each year. #StrokeActionNow Policy Report - strokeactioncoalition.org/downloads/GSAC… @BoNorrving @jeyaraj_pandian @sheilambrasil @strokeaction_RW @MelindaRoaldsen @ESOstroke @American_Stroke @marchofdimescda @TheStrokeAssoc @svinsociety @SAHeartStroke APSO

Interested in learning more about stroke and how to prevent it? @MonashUni, @UTAS_ and @strokefdn have developed a new digital platform: LOVE YOUR BRAIN Visit strokefoundation.org.au 🧠💕Stroke Prevention Starts with You – Join Love Your Brain Today!🧠💕 @KilkennyMonique

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE! Stroke Action Now - A Global Call to Reduce the Stroke Burden 9th April 3pm CET. Don't miss this inaugural Global Stroke Action Coalition event. With input from Ministers of Health, OECD, WHO, WSO experts and people with lived experience, this LinkedIn Live will explore stroke-focused policy interventions to accelerate progress on global NCD targets, ahead of the 4th UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs. The Global Stroke Action Coalition is a multi-stakeholder collaboration that aims to drive action on stroke through coordinated policy advocacy activities. Register NOW: bit.ly/42aS0m0 More on the Coalition here: world-stroke.org/what-we-do/awa… #StrokeActionNow #NCDs #SDG3

'Do go and get your blood pressure checked because it could save your life' Juliet Bouverie from the Stroke Association told #BBCBreakfast there is a lack of awareness about the risks of high blood pressure bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cx…

It's a good day when the impact of stroke is recognised on the national stage. But equally recognised is the promise of new tech, rapid care, and fabulous support in ensuring stroke survivors can recover to their fullest ability.

#greaterthan stroke @WorldStrokeOrg @WStrokeCampaign @BelsonSarah @patrickkamilom @mawumay9

Today 29th October is World Stroke Day. ASO calls on governments in Africa to prioritize Prevention , Treatment and Life After Stroke. Let's Be#GreaterThan>Stroke @_AfricanUnion @AfricaCDC @ABHNetwork @WHOAFRO @UN @DrTedros @WStrokeCampaign @WorldStrokeOrg @AUC_PAPS

A fifth of stroke survivors say talking to others affected by stroke was the single most important part of their recovery. This #WorldStrokeDay we are highlighting how stroke survivors like Angharad have found strength through support.

Every day in the UK, over 240 people wake up after a stroke. Our new TV advert captures the life-changing impact a stroke can have on anyone, at any age, including children. Our charity is here to help you find your strength through recovery, no matter how long it takes.

Users of X, @GallacherKatie and I have just published a paper in @DisabilityRehab looking at what people tweet regarding their life after stroke – and now we are tweeting about it, how meta! #d1e218" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10… read and then tweet about it #strokesurvivor #strokerecovery

Only 4.3% of stroke patients in England can access life-saving treatment theguardian.com/society/2024/s…

@DrEmmieMalewezi @NursingEthicsJ1 @EHU_FHSCM @MalawianUKNurse @SsoMalawi @YGadama @ChimatiroGeorge @chargladstone @Bruneluni Congratulations Emmie - so well deserved! 🙌

Such an honour and feel truly humbled to receive the 2024 Nursing Ethics Journal Human Rights and Nursing Award for our stroke work in Malawi. Thank you @NursingEthicsJ1 @EHU_FHSCM @MalawianUKNurse @BelsonSarah @SsoMalawi @YGadama @ChimatiroGeorge @chargladstone @Bruneluni