Stroke Association response to Autumn Statement 2023
A costly missed opportunity.
Stroke Association's response to the new NICE stroke rehabilitation guidance
It’s vital that governments act urgently to address staffing issues across health and social care and within rehabilitation services and share detailed plans to support and resource them, so that these recommendations can become a reality.
Stroke Association response to the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan
The Stroke Association welcomes the publication of the long-awaited NHS Workforce Plan.
Stroke Association response to December 2022 ambulance data
More than 36,000 people who called 999 in December 2022 with emergencies including suspected stroke waited over three and a half hours (03:41:48) for an ambulance, today’s (12.01.23) figures show.
Stroke Association response to the scheduled industrial action in the health service
We are concerned about hugely pressured working conditions in the NHS, staff shortages, and the retention and burnout issues affecting the current workforce.
Stroke Association response to Autumn Statement: Stroke must remain a priority
Stroke Association response to Autumn Statement: Stroke must remain a priority
World Stroke Day 2022: Over half of UK teens unaware of life-saving stroke test
"When so many know a stroke survivor, it’s worrying that so few know the signs or what to do if stroke strikes."
Stroke Association response to NHS pharmacy blood pressure checks saving lives
Something this simple really does save lives. We encourage all over 40s to get their blood pressure checked in a pharmacy.
Tens of thousands of emergency patients waited over two hours for ambulances
Ambulance crisis is affecting stroke patients
Over 47,000 stroke patients to ‘miss out on a miracle treatment’
Thrombectomy is a miracle treatment that pulls patients back from near-death and alleviates the worst effects of stroke. It’s shocking that so many patients are missing out and being saddled with unnecessary disability.
Tens of thousands of emergency patients waited nearly two hours for ambulances
"We’re now at a crisis situation where every ambulance service is on the highest level of alert."
Stroke Association response to the Royal College of Radiologists' Census report
The lack of 24/7 availability of interventional neuroradiology services is resulting in thousands of eligible stroke patients missing out on game changing stroke treatments, like thrombectomy.
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