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A collection of stories from victims and experts on dealing with life after a stroke, broadcast from the Life After Stroke centre in Bromsgrove in the West Midlands.

Around 150,000 people have a stroke every year in the UK. 50,000 will make a full recovery, 50,000 will be left with a severe disability and 50,000 will die.

Peter Allen spoke to Marion Walker from the centre, a Professor in Stroke Rehabilitation at the University of Nottingham, who said 鈥渙ne of the main risk factors for stroke, is high blood pressure鈥�.

He also spoke to stroke victims, and those taking care of loved ones who have suffered from a stroke.

This clip is originally from 5 live Daily on Thursday 5 March 2015.