Michael Foley

Public Affairs/Campaigns Officer for @StrokeScotland
Focused on getting stroke the priority it needs in Holyrood. Dons fan (2025 Cup Winners) for my sins.

[Michael Foley @FoleySAScotland]

Thank you, @RozMccall ! Check out our link to find out more on how you can reduce your risk of stroke. 👇

[Roz McCall for Perthshire South & Kinross-shire @RozMccall]

I’m proud to support @TheStrokeAssoc this #StrokePreventionDay and encourage everyone to have their blood pressure regularly checked - so that we can stop stroke before it happens.

80% of strokes are preventable. Find out more: 🔗 https://t.co/9o3BvlnKCO

#StrokePrevention #PublicHealth

[Michael Foley @FoleySAScotland]

A pleasure seeing you, @michaeljmarra, thanks for dropping by!

[Michael Marra MSP @michaeljmarra]

Aphasia affects around 40,000 Scots, profoundly impacting their communication and their day to day lives.

A lovely afternoon with the monthly Speakability group at DCA. Thanks to the Stroke Association and all of the brilliant volunteers helping our Aphasia community.

[StrokeAssocScotland @StrokeScotland]

Sorry to end the week on a low note, but @scotgov uplift in funding for stroke - from £16m last year to £17m in 26/27 - announced as part of the Budget this week just isn't good enough. It means stroke services will still fall short and patients will suffer. #MakeStrokeAPriority

[Roz McCall for Perthshire South & Kinross-shire @RozMccall]

Around one third of stroke survivors live with aphasia - and it doesn’t have to be that way.

In the chamber yesterday, I again pressed the SNP to deliver the 24/7 national thrombectomy service promised back in 2023. Early clot removal saves brains, lives, and independence - and saves the NHS £40k per patient.

If your stroke happens at 5:30pm on a Friday, your chances shouldn’t plummet.

It’s time Ministers honoured their commitment.
@TheStrokeAssoc @StrokeScotland @CHSScotland

[StrokeAssocScotland @StrokeScotland]

A week on from #WorldStrokeDay we’re still marvelling at the response to this year’s theme, which was the long road to rehab & recovery. @TheStrokeAssoc community came together to raise awareness of the struggles stroke survivors face. Thanks @NHSForthValley for stunning pics! 😍

[Michael Foley @FoleySAScotland]

Thanks so much for meeting with us today, @RozMccall - great discussion with @nhsfife clinicians. @StrokeScotland @TheStrokeAssoc

[Roz McCall for Perthshire South & Kinross-shire @RozMccall]

Delighted to meet the clinicians and staff working in NHS Fife stroke unit heartened by the work they are doing to focus on stroke and the aftercare of stroke for patients. @StrokeScotland @nhsfife

[Michael Foley @FoleySAScotland]

So important that stroke is brought up in Westminster to mark #WorldStrokeDay. Stroke doesn't pick one day of the year to affect people - it's vital this debate acts as a vehicle to bring lasting change to stroke services across the UK. @TheStrokeAssoc

[Stroke Association @TheStrokeAssoc]

Thank you @MuniraWilson for hosting the #WorldStrokeDay debate in Westminster today, and for shining a light on the many challenges that so many stroke patients and survivors are expected to navigate alone, once discharged from hospital.

📢We need to #MakeStrokeAPriority.

[Michael Foley @FoleySAScotland]

A pleasure as always to catch up with @Audrey4ASNK during @theSNP conference. Great catch-up, thank you for dropping by! @StrokeScotland

[Michael Foley @FoleySAScotland]

Fantastic to meet Cowdenbeath candidate, @djbarratt at @SNP conference. Thank you for adding your support to our calls to prioritise stroke services in Scotland! @StrokeScotland

[Michael Foley @FoleySAScotland]

Great catch-up with @MarieAMcNair during @theSNP conference. Thank you for supporting our calls to prioritise stroke services in Scotland, Marie. @StrokeScotland

[Michael Foley @FoleySAScotland]

Grateful for @JackieDunbarSNP dropping by our stall at @theSNP conference and adding her support to prioritise stroke in Scotland - much appreciated. @StrokeScotland

[Michael Foley @FoleySAScotland]

A pleasure to meet Moray candidate, @MorayLaura, during @theSNP conference. Thanks for dropping by, Laura, and supporting our call to make stroke a priority in Scotland! @StrokeScotland

[Michael Foley @FoleySAScotland]

Grateful for @FionaHyslop taking time during @theSNP conference to drop by and chat with us about prioritising stroke services in Scotland - much appreciated, Fiona. @StrokeScotland

[Michael Foley @FoleySAScotland]

Thank you @jamiehepburn for stopping by our stall during @theSNP conference. Fantastic to have your support to prioritise stroke services in Scotland! @StrokeScotland

[Michael Foley @FoleySAScotland]

Fantastic to meet Dundee City West candidate @HeatherSNP during @theSNP conference. Thank you for chatting with us and adding your support to prioritise stroke services in Scotland! @StrokeScotland

[Michael Foley @FoleySAScotland]

A pleasure to meet @alasdairallan at @theSNP conference. Thank you for dropping by and adding your support to our calls to prioritise stroke in Scotland! @StrokeScotland

[Michael Foley @FoleySAScotland]

Grateful to @theSNP candidate for Falkirk West, @GaryBouse's, support to prioritise stroke. Thank you for dropping by our conference stall, Gary. @StrokeScotland

[Michael Foley @FoleySAScotland]

Thank you @neilcgray for dropping by our @theSNP conference stall and adding your support to prioritise stroke! @StrokeScotland

[Michael Foley @FoleySAScotland]

An excellent question from @RozMccall asking the FM what steps @scotgov will take to meet & improve care standards for stroke patients admitted to hospital. Thank you so much, Roz, for shining the spotlight on this important issue.

[Jackie Baillie @jackiebmsp]

Scottish Labour supports a Right to Rehab.

Good to chat to @TheStrokeAssoc about how we can support stroke survivors.