Response To The Stroke Strategy, UK

Main Category: Stroke
Article Date: 10 Dec 2007 - 4:00 PDT

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Jon Barrick, Chief Executive of The Stroke Association, said:

"This is a historic time for stroke - no longer will stroke be seen as an inevitable, untreatable consequence of old age. This is a momentous opportunity to transform the outcomes and lives of stroke survivors in this country.

"This strategy has been developed in cooperation with so many stakeholders who care greatly about improving stroke care, and sets out the vision that all stroke survivors and their families will recognise as the world-class stroke care they deserve.

"I am looking forward to working with Roger Boyle and his team in taking this forward."

Notes:

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.

3. The Stroke Helpline provides information on stroke to the general public and is open between 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday on 0845 3033 100 .

Stroke Association