The Act FAST campaign urges everyone to take immediate action on seeing any stroke symptoms to save lives – the NHS is open. Data from the lockdown period of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic last year show that admissions to hospital for stroke fell – a 12% drop between March and April 2020. Stroke is a medical emergency and anyone experiencing symptoms should seek urgent help. Early treatment not only saves lives but results in a greater chance of a better recovery, as well as a likely reduction in permanent disability…
Read MorePHE & Stroke Association Relaunch the Act FAST campaign to improve stroke outcomes
