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  <description>Five things stroke professionals believe can improve Scotland’s stroke care to save lives and livelihoods</description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:24:12 +0000</pubDate>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:37:16 +0000</pubDate>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:47:15 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Brighton baby Daniel who had a stroke at birth is now looking forward to a special Christmas </title>
  <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:42:19 +0000</pubDate>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:07:51 +0000</pubDate>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 18:19:11 +0000</pubDate>
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