WITH just a few weeks to go until the closing date on March 15, The Stroke Association is urging readers to send in their nomination forms for this year's Life After Stroke Awards.

The awards are held each year and recognise the extraordinary courage that has been shown by people of all ages who have had a stroke, and also those who care for them.

There are seven categories: three for courage including an award for children who have suffered a stroke, one for art, one for community work, one for carers and one for volunteers.

If you would like to nominate someone for an award, please request a nomination form from; Life After Stroke Awards, The Stroke Association, Stroke House, Whitecross Street, EC1Y 8JJ or telephone 020 7566 0315. The closing date for nominations is Friday March 15 2002.

Nicola Ryan

The Stroke Association, London