

It can have different effects depending on where in the brain this damage occurs. Here we explain everything you need to know about the condition.Ī stroke is a life-threatening brain attack, which occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is cut off – without blood, the cells in your brain can be killed or suffer damage. Meanwhile, there are 1.3 million people living in the UK who have survived a stroke - many living with disabilities.

Over 100,000 people suffer a stroke every year in the UK and they're responsible for over 38,000 deaths.
