Craig Henderson

Paramedic Clinical Lead for Stroke and Thrombectomy

[Stroke Association @TheStrokeAssoc]

Today is #StrokePreventionDay.

High blood pressure is a leading cause of stroke. But by monitoring your blood pressure regularly, you can significantly reduce your risk: https://t.co/zatIi9rMWK

Take it from Ian, who speaks from personal and professional experience. 👇 #SPD25

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

📸 Proud to join @CHSScotland today supporting their #FAST campaign to raise awareness of stroke signs. Learning to spot the signs can make all the difference in saving lives. Spread the word and ensure more people know what to do in an emergency! #StrokeAwareness

[Angus South SNP @AngusSouthSNP]

⚕️ Pleased to join colleagues in show of support for @CHSScotland's new FAST campaign.

🚑 Developed with @Scotambservice, it aims to ensure we recognise the most common signs of a stroke - Face, Arms, Speech, Time - & take immediate action.

👉 Read more: https://t.co/wGycF3U0Nh

[Craig Henderson @ActingFASTER]

Think FAST. Act FASTER!

[Scottish Ambulance @Scotambservice]

Recognising the signs of a stroke can save a life.
Share the video with your family and friends – knowing this could make all the difference.

#ActFAST #WorldStrokeDay @chsscotland

[RIEHASU @RIEHASU]

An exciting project for the team to be a part of! Aiming to reduce patients time to hospital and improving access to hyperacute stroke treatment. #timeisbrain 🧭🧠 @Z1Nurse @CNMChris1975 @TElderGracie1 @NHS_Lothian @ActingFASTER

[RIEHASU @RIEHASU]

An enlightening evening, listening to Adam tell his #stroke story about his successful #thrombectomy performed by Dr Nania.
He is advocating for a 24hr service& spoke eloquently about it's benefits.
@alberto_nania @Z1nurse @NatalieMyron @TElderGracie1

[SAS Stroke and Thrombectomy Team @strokeSAS]

The MTU FAST Awareness team on their recent visit to East ACC - here with some of the ACC staff. Learning to act FAST and save lives. Great work!

[SAS Stroke and Thrombectomy Team @strokeSAS]

MTU HQ and National Ops Cell staff busy behind the scenes planning the schedule for the FAST roadshow. Thanks for all your hard work!

[SAS Stroke and Thrombectomy Team @strokeSAS]

The FAST roadshow is now in it's final week. An online event will be available in the coming weeks for staff we have been unable to reach. Keep an eye out here and on @SAS

[Neil Muir @neildmuir]

The @strokeSAS answering your questions #ssca22

[Katie MacGregor @KatieMacGregor]

Great morning so far at the SSCA national meeting. Fascinating insight from the @strokeSAS team on the stroke pathway and how they process the 1.5 million emergency calls they receive from potential stroke patients annually #SSCA22

[SAS Stroke and Thrombectomy Team @strokeSAS]

3 weeks into the FAST Awareness Roadshow and this week the MTU FAST Awareness teams paid a visit to the SAS ACC's. Here is the team during their visit to West ACC.

[SAS Stroke and Thrombectomy Team @strokeSAS]

The MTU FAST Awareness teams have completed training and are now ready for the FAST roadshow coming to stations and other SAS venues from Monday 1st August - see @SAS for dates.

[SAS Stroke and Thrombectomy Team @strokeSAS]

North MTU FAST Awareness Team in Thurso today demonstrating the FAST test and also giving a demonstration on some challenges with everyday tasks that stroke survivors face.

[SAS Stroke and Thrombectomy Team @strokeSAS]

Our very own Ian Stark: Clinical Effectiveness Lead - Stroke & Thrombectomy, paid a visit to the MTU East FAST Awareness Team in Melrose today.

[SAS Stroke and Thrombectomy Team @strokeSAS]

MTU FAST Awareness Teams are visiting stations across the North, East and West again today. The West team have shared their set up at Douglas station today. All teams working hard to raise stroke and FAST awareness.

[SAS Stroke and Thrombectomy Team @strokeSAS]

The MTU FAST Awareness Team in the East are at Edinburgh City Station today - enjoying the sunshine and a warm welcome - raising stroke and FAST awareness.