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Volunteer Manager for the Stroke Assosiation I sit on the input committee for the National Stroke strategy for NHS England views are my own. EX RN NUFC Since 74

England, United Kingdom
Joined July 2013
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@jamesdgreen02
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@macnahgalla Unwilling to work? I’m on UC unfortunately. I was struck down in 2011 with an incurable disease that has put me in a wheelchair as it took use of my legs damage to my spine etc etc. not a choice. I went from £3500 a month to £1113 total to live on. My rent takes £550.
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@NormanBrennan I’d start with withdrawal of any armed protection of MPs Khan. Really can’t blame firearm officers handing in the tickets. Something has to be done. We want these officers to put their lives on the line. We must back them up. I do 100%
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@Tanni_GT I came into London Bridge today. A ticket I needed was put on a smart card that I didn’t have. Staff showed me to a Sml office that dealt with excess fares etc. he sorted it and printed me the ticket. If the ticket offices close who helps then
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@NatashaMDay My best female friend was raped ten years ago. Was the Same found herself barely conscious and naked. But she came straight to me. I called the police and stayed with her through hospital and interview. She was lucky the police were outstanding. I’ve been there for her then now
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8 years
Had to have a op by the oral max team at bedford hospital today. Absolutely superb the staff were so caring and professional @NHSMillion
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6 years
@ConstableChaos Humberside fire rescue did that for real once opp where I worked. Only way through. The car owner got the bill for damages to the fire engine 🚒
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1 year
@ForcesNews Why is she there? Absolutely nothing to do with her. Just another excuse to get her face front and centre. #mememe
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2 years
@LClare51 @macnahgalla I’m on benefits as disabled but I’ve not used or needed to use food bank, I budget what I have. Don’t have take aways. You can eat cheaply and well.
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4 years
Today I was in the right place right time. Waiting for a bus in Bedford @Stagecoach_East A man approached me asking for help. I recognised signs of a stroke @TheStrokeAssoc . Did the FAST test called 999 know the FAST test via @TheStrokeAssoc #ActFAST
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@chinnychick I have the complete opposite problem. I take Amitriptyline 125mg every day. Penicillin!! Locum dentist gave me it my parter at time gave me it but I’m Highly allergic and started to stop breathing my lips were blue got 999 help just in time according to drs
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@VeteranIrish I joined the RN in 85. I went to the RN/RM Recruiting Office in Hull. I was always going to join the RN after my Dad. But for years b4 I went in to apply I’d look in the window and look at the model ships etc and made me want to join even more
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Just watched the @TheStrokeAssoc TV advert on ch4. I actually got goosebumps when it came on such a powerful message from stroke survivors #RebuidingLives after stroke.
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@SW_Trains thank you for this mark of respect for those lost. Ex RN
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1 year
@toddles23 @EDFaccess In 2018 we flew from Gatwick to Orlando. When I came to disembark my wheelchair was nowhere to be seen. Not in main holds of the plane. Eventually after more than 90 minutes it was found. In a hold that had been marked as out of service!
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Very proud to be a volunteer for the @TheStrokeAssoc @StrokeAssocLDN giving something to those that need that bit of support, is the reason I volunteer. Helping to show #thereislifeafterstroke
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@UKCopHumour Whilst I didn’t know this 👮‍♀️ Officer I live in @bedspolice area. Thank you for helping keep us safe. Thoughts and prayers to the officers family. RIP.
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Very happy and eager to start my new role @ @StrokeAssocLDN as Volunteering support officer for London. Can’t wait to engage with old and new volunteers to help support the @TheStrokeAssoc and the amazing work it does.
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@thedogman_918 My sister is the Sargent in the middle.
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8 years
What a great night @RoyalAlbertHall @TheAntonDuBeke @Erinboag Christmas cracker Hall looked great in purple same colour as @TheStrokeAssoc
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Lida And I are at GTR conference in East Croydon holding an awareness stand showing @TLRailUK @GNRailUK @SouthernRailUK @GatwickExpress staff and managers what the @TheStrokeAssoc does to prevent strokes and how they help to fund new treatments through research @StrokeAssocLDN
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@CWGC in the Foster Hill Cemetery in Bedford. I go there most days to pick up any litter etc. Always take a moment of reflection and thought. Ex RN
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@TheStrokeAssoc That it doesn’t affect that person’s intelligence and ability to understand what is being said.
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@Charliechatz1 @Tanni_GT @GWRHelp That’s one thing that gets my blood pressure up. Most staff who help me on don’t check the space is clear. There are exceptions @TLRailUK at Bedford are absolutely fantastic in checking space is clear and making sure disability toilet is working.
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@sandieshoes Well put. I was supposed to have a scan today to check on the progress on my disease in my liver. But I guess that’s not important.
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8 years
Stroke kills twice as many women as Breast cancer and more than 1.5 times in men as prostate and testicular cancer COMBINED. #ConquerStroke
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8 years
It's Two years since I lost my Dad to the stroke he suffered on the 25/12/14 He is my inspiration for my volunteering @TheStrokeAssoc RIP XX
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8 years
Just been into Lidl to do bit 🛒 shopping Thought I would wear one of my stroke T shirts Just to jog workers about which charity to vote for
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6 years
All set for @StrokeAssocLDN #EscapeTheCity all ready for 80 mile riders to start. Good luck to everyone taking part
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@Choir_NHS giving a beautiful performance at the @TheStrokeAssoc carol service at Holy Trinity Church tonight.
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Best part of volunteering for @TheStrokeAssoc is the amazing stroke survivors Ive met who have been truly inspirational an true honour.
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@tidaljunk @northernassist In Bedford the local line to Bletchley was suspended for over a year. So the TOC put on coach replacements. But. They also put on along side each coach a fully accessible mini bus with power ramp A/C. Full credit to them
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I wish I had got his details. Both his Mum And Dad passed away from a stroke. He said it was his way of saying thank you for what the @TheStrokeAssoc does.
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Catching the train home from London Waterloo? Need cheering up? Or fancy a bit of Christmas cheer? Come see the absolutely amazing Rock Choir under the Christmas 🎄 tree help us be there for all stroke survivors @TheStrokeAssoc @StrokeAssocLDN
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8 years
Best of luck to all those running 🏃 the @LondonMarathon especially those supporting the @TheStrokeAssoc look forward to cheering you on.
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@ForcesNews @RoyalMarines @RMBandService Respect Royals. Playing for one of their own. I’m sure it brought her a lot of happiness.
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We’re here. Ready to go to meet our incredible runners at the TCS london Marathon @TheStrokeAssoc
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6 years
All ready to meet MPs and Peers @UKParliament @TheStrokeAssoc thanking them for their support in the National Plan for Stroke @NHSEngland #WorldStrokeDay
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On our plane Tinker Belle @VirginAtlantic to @WaltDisneyWorld @MCO looking forward to our first virgin flight.
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7 years
Some very enthusiastic runners 🏃‍♂️ @StrokeAssocLDN #ResEun today at the London Olympic Park
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6 years
With @NHSEngland @TheStrokeAssoc helping to input into the New National Stroke Plan @r_nightingale
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Just had my meeting with my MP Richard Fuller Blown away by his total enthusiasm for stroke care and has said he will speak to the local CCG
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6 years
Ivan the store manager ⁦ @sainsburys ⁩ Barnet Local having his BP checked on Saturday 1/12/18. Thank you for asking the ⁦ @StrokeAssocLDN ⁩ ⁦ @TheStrokeAssoc ⁩ back in the friendliest store I’ve ever been into. Soon as you walk in the staff welcome in.
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Well that’s a wrap on another #strokeassembly South @RadissonBluSTN what a brilliant event as always superbly organised by the @TheStrokeAssoc event team @AAbbottStroke @tonyleebanks etc. See you next year counting the days already
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8 years
On my way to Milton Country Park Cambridge for @StrokeAssocEast #ResRun 🏃 Please let it be dry no ☔️ come and join us
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More crap from @F1 stop this nonsense of taking a knee. Soon as that happened I turned off. Want to watch sport not be preached to. All agree all racism needs to end.
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8 years
Tomorrow im meeting my MP Richard Fuller to talk about @TheStrokeAssoc petition to @GOVUK to implement a new stroke strategy #LifeAfterStroke
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Well I thought I would add a picture of my genuinely tidy desk at home @TheTCMGroup #TCMResolution
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'I'm lucky to be alive after a subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Please learn the signs and call 999 don't ignore the signs' ⁦ @TheStrokeAssoc ⁩ - Grimsby Live
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At the @TheStrokeAssoc UK stroke club conference #Rebuildinglives
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@ZeekArkham Same I was brought up in the most by the loving caring enriching Mum and Dad. But we had rules and boundaries we did not cross. Tattoos was definitely one of them. Both my sister and I joined the Military at a time no tats were allowed due to Aids
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8 years
Please we need to put pressure on @GOVUK @DHgovuk to renew the stroke plan Please tweet or write to your MP #LifeAfterStroke @TheStrokeAssoc
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@TheStrokeAssoc calls for a new national stroke strategy to improve consistency of treatment and post-hospital care
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@carlywarly68 @Sgt__S I would let veterans deal with them.
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7 years
At the first wellbeing day for GTR rail at @NetworkRailKGX @TLRailUK @GNRailUK helping to raise awareness of strokes and to help and advise on healthy living @StrokeAssocLDN @TheStrokeAssoc
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@alexeades1 Wow. What a truly incredible young lady Charlotte was. She will live on forever, keeping her memory and her story and can hopefully find a cure one day x
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At a very warm sunny Hyde park for @StrokeAssocLDN #ResRun come sign up on the day from 10.00 chose of 5K 10K
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Getting very festive all enjoying the wonderful music from nostalgia steel band. Stop by and listen. At London Waterloo we are by the Christmas tree @StrokeAssocLDN @TheStrokeAssoc
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Great news. @TheStrokeAssoc have been chosen as @AgeasUK Charity of the year. Great company going to be a wonderful partnership.
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Krishna and I at the Houses of Parliament to speak to MPs and Lords to explain just how vital a #NewEra for stroke is @TheStrokeAssoc
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With the GE coming up soon. Candidates want your support. So what are they going to do to support the 1.2 Million Stroke Survivors in the UK. We need strokes to be a priority for the next Government. Ensure your candidate commits to doing this ⁦⁦ @TheStrokeAssoc
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The stroke revolution that will save millions Excellent article on Thrombectomy. And how it’s saving lives and improved the quality of lives of those who have suffered a stroke ⁦ @TheStrokeAssoc
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@FABSITEUK Anyone who arrives illegally needs to be detained in an immigration centre. Then removed automatically
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@76Pauls @bea_rmc I hope your ok Bea. I was bullied at school as I was joining the RN. Unfortunately for the one that tried to attack me but I knew how to defend myself as I was then a Judo green belt. Never bothered me again. Your an inspiration to 99.9% of people. Bullies are pathetic
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Sarah one of our newest volunteers at the @TheStrokeAssoc @StrokeAssocLDN infancy today this is her first time volunteering for #WorldStrokeDay
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Why not take a moment to see what volunteering is about. It’s a great way to support stroke survivors in so many different and varied roles and you can do whatever you are able to do. It’s also great way to learn new skills and get great enjoyment.
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At the @TheStrokeAssoc post race reception for our fabulous @LondonMarathon at Champagne Charlies Strand looking forward to greeting our runners #RebuildingLives
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@saj_anderson I don’t have a guide dog but I’m in a powered wheelchair. At my local train station I’ve been refused travel and they have been clear as to why. Takes too long to put seats down or just doesn’t fit in even though all are wheelchair compliant. Reported every time
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5 years
Great day at BBC Gardeners World. Everyone absolutely loves the garden. Lot of interest in @TheStrokeAssoc and signposted a lot of people to to get support. @StrokeAssocMids
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At @WestHertsNHS Watford Hospital at the Stroke Awareness stand for #MakeMayPurple huge thank you to Laureen Jenkins for all her hard work. The Stroke team and SALTs at the hospital
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@Richard_rail @northernassist I used to live in Grimsby, they built a lovely auditorium but council couldn’t agree on a name, so sent out to a consultancy firm who charged £100000 to come up with “Grimsby Auditorium “.
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At Kings Lynn station for @GNRailUK wellbeing day have to say what a beautiful station it is and the staff are absolutely wonderful very helpful and accommodating a big thank you
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6 years
This has come about due the incrediblehard work of those involved from the @TheStrokeAssoc . Thanks to their hard work and dedication Stroke is a national priority.
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Stroke Association
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Prime Minister Theresa May hails launch of #NHSLongTermPlan plan as a "truly historic moment", and we celebrate that the plan makes stroke a national priority.
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6 years
Wildbad USA Tour 2016 - Ep1 via @YouTube must of watched this tour least six times, got to be one of the best on YouTube, if you love bikes take a look you won’t be disappointed @WildbadTouring
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@2StefanMoore That must of been truly heartbreaking 💔 seeing your daughter going through that. 💛🎗️
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4 years
Thank you Floella for your support of the @TheStrokeAssoc and all stoke survivors. Your support and voice really makes a difference.
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The #Covid crisis has affected us all but if you are a #Stroke survivor you may have faced challenges. I’m proud to support @TheStrokeAssoc , so if you’ve been affected - either yourself or a family member - please complete their survey here
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Heading off to London Blackfriars today with @TLRailUK for their wellbeing day. Il be there from 10.30 to 13.00 offering advice on the risks of strokes and to offer healthy eating advice and information. @StrokeAssocLDN @TheStrokeAssoc
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So fancy coming to volunteer with the @TheStrokeAssoc at future events. Have a look on the website for all the opportunities.
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Saw this on a post box in my home town. And no one has damaged or removed it. Love it
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@DonaldJTrumpJr @BrexitFutureUK @realDonaldTrump @FLOTUS Wishing your father the very best, and pray for a full recovery.
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@StrokeAssocLDN #pinkladyapples supporting stroke association
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What a brilliant day at @StrokeAssocLDN first Res Run of 2017 Clapham Common thanks to Emma Evans and the team #ResRun #
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Never regret a day. You never know what tomorrow will bring. Enjoy every day as it’s your last because one day it will be. Enjoy life. love your loved ones. 💜💜
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It’s 4 years since my Wonderful Step Dad suffered his catastrophic Stroke which 17 days later would take him from us the @TheStrokeAssoc are there forif you need help and support. Always missed never forgotten Ray xxxx
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My wonderful step dad Ray passed away 5 years ago today after suffering a huge stroke on Christmas Day 2015. Will always miss and love him, he’s the reason I volunteer for the @TheStrokeAssoc . To help to #RebuildLives after stroke. RIP Ray Never forgotten
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In 2016, a stroke caused almost twice as many deaths in women than breast men stroke causes 5000 more deaths a year than prostate cancer. Cancer research gets 544Million a year this compares to 56Million a year for stroke research
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8 years
Everything you need to know if your loved one has a STROKE this has to be a must watch. BBC 2 9pm 14/2/17
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5 years
Congratulations to our CEO of the @TheStrokeAssoc being awarded an OBE in New Yesrs Honours list for her dedication to her work in the charity sector. Very well deserved 💜
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The @StrokeAssocLDN @TheStrokeAssoc are holding a bucket collection today at @NetworkRailLBG any spare change from your morning coffee we would be grateful we also have a contactless reader so cards are accepted as well now. Help us in #RebuildingLives after stroke
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Thank you @Tesco metro Bedford for displaying one of @TheStrokeAssoc #MakeMayPurple posters. @StrokeAssocEast
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@tonyleebanks getting into the purple swing of things go #TeamStroke @TheStrokeAssoc
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@EpochInspired My Dad died suddenly when I was also 16. Never got to say goodbye I’m 56 now and a year older than my day was when he passed away. Pain still hurts to this day
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@chinnychick It’s in my medical records yet dentist and pharmacy both failed to check. Took me a long time to trust going to a dentist again. Hope you start to feel better soon
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8 years
Amazing work from @DIYSOS in doing Charlottes home for her and her family. Wonderful family home to help her recuperate from her #Stroke .
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Well we’re all set ready to greet our amazing @LondonMarathon 🏃‍♀️ for the @TheStrokeAssoc
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@TheStrokeAssoc @FloellaBenjamin @brendaemmanus Lovely lady, got to talk to her about strokes at Houses of Parliament. Congratulations on becoming a Dame very well deserved
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Stroke is the largest cause of complex disability in the world- over half of all stroke survivors have a disability. In the UK that's 600000
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