DEAR EDITOR - With just a few weeks to go until the closing date of March 21, The Stroke Association is urging readers to send in their nomination forms for this year's Life After Stroke Awards.

The awards 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, one for art work, one for community work, one for carers and one for Stroke Association volunteers.

All nominees receive a certificate and the award winners will attend a ceremony lunch in London on July 16.

To nominate a family member, carer or colleague, get a nomination form from The Stroke Association Northampton Resource Centre, 61-69 Derngate, Northampton NN1 1HD or call 01604 623 919.

Closing date is Friday, March 21.

Julia Clements,

The Stroke Association