Stroke thrombectomy currently gets a Category 2 ambulance response, as it's not seen as time-critical or life-threatening like Category 1 emergencies. We need to shift this mindset—stroke is a ‘brain attack,’ and time is crucial. Don’t miss UHNM Thrombectomy Awareness Day on 26 Sept at Bet365 Stoke City Stadium! Join us for an enlightening debate on this vital issue. @NHSEngland@GOVUK@Sotlive
Caring for a loved one who had survived a stroke is rewarding and challenging. Burnout and depression are common among caregivers, but there are tools to help. Find out more at https://t.co/eZxwTVxEz5
For many NHS staff, the recent racist violence in this country will leave them feeling afraid and unwelcome. To those colleagues, our message is simple: you are welcome and you are valuable members of our community. Reach out for support if you need it.
https://t.co/S2mWJOex6F
We've recommended that people who have had an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack take a genetic test to determine whether they can be treated with clopidogrel.
Some people have gene variants that make clopidogrel less effective.
Learn more: https://t.co/uO5g3aEHLK
📰 Thousands of stroke survivors could benefit from pioneering treatment being trialled in the TRICEPS study at @MFTnhs, that could significantly improve life for people left with permanent arm weakness after a stroke.
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https://t.co/ovaXSslSDF
I just signed the petition "Upgrade Ambulance Category for Stroke Patients from 2 to 1" and wanted to see if you could help by adding your name.
Our goal is to reach 75,000 signatures & we need more support. You can read more and sign the petition here:
https://t.co/FCRnaWzv4s
Spain this summer?
Staying with family/friends? You'll need a Carta de Invitación (takes several weeks and costs £70+).
Financial resources: each UK visitor needs access to at least £862.
Not “new rules”: existing requirements that we asked to apply to us.
https://t.co/6G5TLaGZBL
Last MDT with our wonderful stroke association colleagues. You have been a wonderful support over the last year and will be greatly missed in South Manchester 💜💜 Thanks for all your hard work. 💜💜.
@TheStrokeAssoc@GMNISDN
🌸👨👩👧👦 ¡Feliz Semana Santa! En FAST Héroes os animamos a pasar tiempo de calidad con vuestros seres queridos.
Creemos en la fuerza de la conexión y el amor. ¡Disfrutad y recargad energías juntos! 🌼💖
📜✨ Celebramos el Día Internacional de la Poesía con un poema especial de nuestro Cuaderno FAST. La poesía tiene el poder de inspirar y educar.
Descubre el poema y comparte cómo te inspira. 🖋️💖
Identification of high blood blood pressure and it’s treatment has a significant impact on reducing risk of stroke. There are often no clues that a patient has hypertension. Free blood pressure checks vital to diagnose #knowyournumbers@NHSEngland@CardioPharmUK@TheStrokeAssoc
The BIVI-IQ will really help us as professionals to identify the impact of vision problems and help us to treat them appropriately. Great work @lauren_hepworth. Proud to have been a part of this work @NCAresearchNHS