A stroke is also known as a ‘brain attack’ caused by either a bleed or clot in the brain. There are about 180,000 strokes in the UK every year which makes it the third biggest killer after cancer and heart disease.

People from African, Caribbean and South Asian backgrounds are at increased risk of stroke.

Can strokes be prevented?

What is hate crime?

Hate crime can be verbal abuse, threats, harassment, damage to your home, assault or arson, or any act of violence. Those responsible can be strangers or someone you know.

Hate Crime is any incident, which may or may not be a criminal offence, which you, or a witness, believes was motivated by prejudice or hate.

You could be targeted because of your race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other difference.

What is the impact of hate crime?