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"NICHS gave me the Gift of Hope after my stroke."

At just 30 years old, Gillian's life changed in an instant when she had a massive stroke. Read about her moving journey, which shows the importance and value of how our support can give families like hers hope for the future.

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chest, heart and stroke illnesses.

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£20 will help pay for our health promotion team to provide free public blood pressure checks which could help prevent a heart attack or stroke.
£50 will fund a home visit from a Family Support Co-ordinator following a respiratory diagnosis, or after a heart attack or stroke.
£75 will pay for a neuro/physiotherapist to teach exercises to help improve flexibility, balance, mobility as well as strength and stamina.
£100 will help pay for a local researcher’s time, working to advance how we prevent, treat and care for chest, heart and stroke illnesses.

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£5 will help pay for a neuro-physio to attend our PREP rehab programme, supporting stroke survivors regain mobility, independence and confidence.
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