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Cross Party Groups

Posted on December 2, 2012 by

When our three children were young I remember them discussing the nature of crosswords – along the lines of: Why is mum so interested in cross words? Why would they (ie Mum and Dad) be so interested in angry words? … Continue reading →

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Stroke and the benefits system

Posted on October 21, 2012 by

The Stroke Association has a new campaign to draw attention to the circumstances faced by younger stroke survivors. It’s called Life After Stroke. Stroke has a drastic impact on younger people’s finances and relationships. Working age stroke survivors, already forced … Continue reading →

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Three Trains and a Meeting

Posted on August 24, 2012 by

To travel from Aboyne to Edinburgh and back in a day by public transport is a challenge at the best of times and for the fittest of people. If you are a stroke survivor with a weak left side and … Continue reading →

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Man, Dog Stroke – The Blog of the Book

Posted on June 17, 2012 by

This blog is a kind of sequel to my book Man, Dog, Stroke. I’m the Man in the title. The blog is meant for anyone, of course, but may be of particular interest to those affected by stroke, whether stroke … Continue reading →

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