MONDAY 28TH JANUARY: What is Stroke?
The obvious question kicks off the Stroke Awareness Week.

Phone-in with the doctors
Dr. Tom Venables ( Radio Nottingham Doctor).
David Seddon, Lead Clinician for Stroke at the Queens Medical Centre.

A chance to discuss the subject allowing listeners to discuss their concerns and have their questions answered by the Medics.

Part One of ‘Paul’s Diary’
Following the progress of Paul, a 25 year old stroke patient who suffered a stroke in September 2001.

Jeff Owen has been following his recovery from the Stroke Ward to life at home, re-habitation and life as an ex-patient.

Amanda’s Story:"How a stroke ‘saved’ my life"
The remarkable story of 18 year old Amanda North, from Rotherham, who suffered a stroke whilst on a day out at the National Watersports Centre.

But the stroke was a ‘clue’ to an underlying, and to that point, undiagnosed fatal heart tumour.

TUESDAY 29TH JANUARY: The effect on family and friends.
Today the programme focuses on the effect that a stroke has on the immediate family and friends, as well on the patient. Advice, information, help and support.

Guests in Studio:
Jan Riley, Clinical Stroke Service Specialist at the Queen’s Medical Centre.
Ozzie Newell, ex stroke patient, and founder of the "Friends of Stroke Support" at the QMC.

Ozzie’s Story:
How a busy management consultant had his life changed by a stroke. Find out how he decided to change other stroke patients lives by founding a rather special group!

Part Two of "Paul’s Diary"
How his parents and friends handled the news.

WEDNESDAY 30TH JANUARY: Treatment and Research
We discuss the treatments currently available and take a look at the latest research.

Specialists
Prof. Philip Bath, Professor in Stroke Medicine at Nottingham City Hospital.
Dr. Jagdish Sharma - Consultant Physician and Geriatrition from Kingsmill Hospital in Sutton-in-Ashfield.
Sally Knapp, Speech Therapist specialising in stroke patient re-habitation.

Part Three of "Paul’s Diary"
How Paul began his road to recovery in the early days.

THURSDAY 31st JANUARY: Reducing the Risks
We look at the various ways we can all help reduce the risk of a stroke by following a ‘healthier’ lifestyle.

Studio Guests:
Simon Millward, of the Stroke Association.
Rosemary Conley, with advice and guidance on healthy eating and exercise.

Blood Pressure Testing Session:
at the Broadmarsh Shopping Centre in Nottingham.

Koshina Asian Stroke Support Group:
We hear from Tish Sood of the Koshina Asian Stroke Support Group about the work they do to spread the message within the Asian Community.

Part Four of "Paul’s Diary"
Paul tells of how life is now having to relearn skills.

FRIDAY 1ST FEBRUARY: Rehabilitation and Rebuilding
Conclusion to Stroke Awareness Week

Studio Guests:
Paul Tomlinson of ‘Paul’s Diary’
in ‘live’ with Jeff to talk about how his life is today. Also a chance for listeners to chat to him.
Dr. Tom Venables returns to recap the key points that we’ve discussed over the week.

"Different Strokes": support group for under 25s.
Also in the Studio Phil Collis of "Different Strokes", a group specifically for under 25’s in the West Midlands. He will talk about his group and his aims to set one up here in the East Midlands.

Blood Pressure Testing Session:
at the Four Seasons shopping centre in Mansfield.

Brian’s Story:
Brian Burt had a severe stroke 10 years ago. Hear how his life changed from a man who worked with his hands as a mechanical engineer, and now he has turned to tapestry!

Also how Brian’s wife Jean coped with life as a ‘carer’.