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  • Ombudsman stroke complaints increase – June 2025

    Juliet Bouverie OBE, CEO of the Stroke Association, said:
    “These findings are deeply concerning as they highlight the difficulties faced by the overstretched NHS workforce when battling against a broken system. The findings also reflect our own experiences supporting stroke survivors, as well as patient survey data collated with the NHS, which found room for improvement too. Whilst dedicated s

  • Spending Review 2025


    Juliet Bouverie OBE, CEO of the Stroke Association, said:

    “Today’s spending review brought the welcome news of increased funding for the NHS at a time when it is so desperately needed. Stroke is a leading cause of adult disability and the fourth leading cause of death in the UK. People affected by stroke are all too often plagued by the well-documented issues facing the NHS from ambula

  • New Urgent and Emergency Care Plan 2025


    Juliet Bouverie OBE, CEO of the Stroke Association, said:


    “Stroke is a medical emergency which affects 240 people in the UK every day. Not only is it the country’s fourth leading cause of death but it is also the leading cause of complex adult disability. 1.9 million brain cells die every minute after a stroke hits, so timely treatment is vital.


    “Long ambulance waits, h

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