SAS Stroke and Thrombectomy Team

[SAS Stroke and Thrombectomy Team @strokeSAS]

@llorrilarsson Thanks Lorraine, so good to hear.

[SAS Stroke and Thrombectomy Team @strokeSAS]

@Scotambservice Fantastic team - great work from all of you on our FAST Roadshow, thanks so much. Good luck to all of you for the future

[SAS Stroke and Thrombectomy Team @strokeSAS]

The FAST Roadshow and online roadshow event was very successful and reached over 1100 staff. This was a refresher for some and others learned this vital skill for the first time. Thanks to all for taking part. Keep spreading the word and save lives!

[SAS Stroke and Thrombectomy Team @strokeSAS]

Huge thanks to the MTU team and the NOC team for their part in the delivery of the successful FAST Roadshow. Good luck to all of you for the future

[Stroke Association @TheStrokeAssoc]

Have you had a stroke or TIA in Scotland?

If so, fill out this short survey for the Cross-Party Group on Stroke and have your say on the future of psychological support: https://t.co/EQRU6KWX7y

Help us improve stroke care in @StrokeScotland.

[SAS Stroke and Thrombectomy Team @strokeSAS]

Reminder: FAST roadshow online takes place tonight 1800-1930 (MS Teams) - still time to register on @SAS. This evet is open to ALL staff across the service.

[SAS Stroke and Thrombectomy Team @strokeSAS]

Penultimate day of the FAST Roadshow - the North MTU FAST Awareness teams were today visiting Inverness DHQ - more of our non-clinical staff being equipped with life saving skills!

[SAS Stroke and Thrombectomy Team @strokeSAS]

The FAST roadshow online event takes place on Monday 5th September 1800-1930. This event is open to all SAS staff including volunteers both clinical and non-clinical. Register via @SAS - CFR's will be sent link.

[Neil Muir @neildmuir]

The @strokeSAS answering your questions #ssca22

[SAS Stroke and Thrombectomy Team @strokeSAS]

Katrina also discussed the advice line that can be used by not only patients and carers but healthcare professionals too [email protected]. Thanks Katrina for taking the time to spend with the staff

[SAS Stroke and Thrombectomy Team @strokeSAS]

Katrina McCorpmick, Deputy Head: Professional Engagement @CHSScotland seen here on the left getting set up with our MTU FAST Awareness Team at EAST ACC. Huge thanks to Katrina for being there for being there and providing staff with lots of useful information.

[SAS Stroke and Thrombectomy Team @strokeSAS]

@KatieMacgregor Thank you Katie. We hope you enjoyed the presentation.

[Stroke Association @TheStrokeAssoc]

In her presentation at Amazing Brains 2022, @AudreyBowenProf from the @OfficialUoM spoke about her research, and about how surviving a stroke should only be the beginning, with significant aftercare and rehabilitation to follow.

You can catch up here: https://t.co/H8VPdWVgEZ

[Neil Muir @neildmuir]

Only a couple of physical places left, but there is a virtual option too. Drop me an email if you fancy it! #ssca22 https://t.co/JfWPGENZpR

[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

[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]

Absolutely agree Kris ⭐️

[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]

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]

MTU FAST Awareness teams are out across all 3 regions 7 days per week until the end of August. Here they are today at Prestonpans station. Thanks to all staff who are engaging with the teams during their visits. Acting FAST can save lives!