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The Stroke Association Response To 'UK Has Worst Outcome For Stroke Patients In Western Europe' In The BMJ

Main Category: Stroke
Article Date: 28 Aug 2007 - 1:00 PDT

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Joe Korner, Director of Communications at The Stroke Association comments:

"For many years The Stroke Association has been concerned about the UK's poor record in stroke care compared to other countries. That is why we have been campaigning hard to try and improve stroke services nationwide.

"Radical improvements in stroke care are now within our reach and the Government, with a new stroke strategy in development, has shown a commitment to improving the future of stroke care across the UK.

"But it is vital that stroke gets the priority and investment it needs - without investment hundreds will die needlessly. Public awareness of stroke also needs to be increased so that people can recognise the warning signs of a stroke and dial 999 immediately.

"It is unacceptable that at the present time, for people who have a stroke in the UK, their prospects are far bleaker than in other countries."

1. The Stroke Association is the only UK charity solely concerned with combating stroke in people of all ages. The charity funds research into prevention, treatment, better methods of rehabilitation and helps stroke patients and their families directly through its community services which include communications support, family and carer support, information services, welfare grants, publications and leaflets. The Stroke Association also campaigns, educates and informs to increase knowledge of stroke at all levels of society acting as a voice for everyone affected by stroke.

2. A stroke is a brain attack which causes brain damage. A stroke can be diagnosed by using FAST - Facial weakness, Arm weakness, Speech problems, Test all three. If any of these symptoms are present call an ambulance straight away.

http://www.stroke.org.uk




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