<p>As you know, Professor Roger Boyle will be retiring in July 2011 from his role as National Clinical Director for Heart Disease and Stroke.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Since his appointment in&nbsp;March 2000 he&nbsp;has led the implementation of the National Service Framework for Coronary Heart Disease, and took on stroke in 2005 to&nbsp;go on to develop and implement the&nbsp;National Stroke Strategy.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>He has asked that in place of a gift, people who wish to show their appreciation give a donation to the stroke communication charity, Connect.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Roger has worked closely&nbsp;with the charity for a number of years, both in developing the Stroke Strategy and as a trustee, to&nbsp;support of the work they do to support people who have a communication disabilty following a stroke. For more information about them, please take a look at their website: <a href="http://www.ukconnect.org">www.ukconnect.org</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Many thanks in advance for your support.</p>