Three years ago, my Dad died after suffering a stroke. He had to wait 17 hours for a thrombectomy as it was not available 24/7.
Today, @JohnSwinney invoked my Dad’s name to announce the Scottish Government’s commitment to 24/7 thrombectomy.
My Dad’s legacy will be saving lives from stroke, with 24/7 thrombectomy and BE FAST.
That’s why I’ll keep campaigning tirelessly to make both a reality.
My Dad died from a stroke. He was failed by systemic gaps in Scotland’s NHS—most shockingly, the lack of 24/7 access to thrombectomy, a life-saving stroke treatment.
This front page must be a turning point.
Scotland needs 24/7 stroke surgery. No more delays.
This argument from the Stroke Association implies that they think people can remember FAST in a Stroke scenario, but not to BE FAST in a Stroke scenario.
Do they really think people in Scotland cannot remember an additional two letters? Do they think we're stupid?
@StrokeScotland @John_M_Watson @John_M_Watson should be ashamed of himself. Will it take someone in his family dying due to the lack of public awareness around Stroke for him to accept #BEFAST saves lives?
Absolutely shocking. Very disappointing from a Charity that is meant to help saves lives from Stroke!
@UberUKsupport am I able to speak to someone? I’m trying on the app and can’t get through.
I was over charged by about £50 on a Uber trip which I would like refunded.
My family met @NicolaSturgeon this morning to discuss our campaign to upgrade the FAST stroke campaign to #BEFAST.
Please sign our petition here - https://t.co/g2QQhMhlmc
A very brave speech by @jamesbundy on behalf of his family and many more who have lost a loved one to a stroke.
We need to make sure our awareness campaigns are as effective as possible in order to save lives.
Please support James and his campaign to improve stroke awareness👇
It was a pleasure to meet James’ family. They are grieving the loss of a loving father and campaigning to save lives in the future.
Please consider supporting this petition:
https://t.co/0IYKo5hvN0
Please read and sign this petition. This is such an important issue and no family should lose a loved one this way. Anthony Bundy was my wee cousin & his heartbroken family are working so hard to raise awareness & stop others having to suffer this needless anguish 💔💔💔
My friend, cllr @jamesbundy, has launched a petition. It calls for the FAST campaign to be updated to include more symptoms of stroke. This follows the sudden death of James’s dad earlier this year.
Please sign & share!
https://t.co/zKu7b7X4Yn
Thank you to @AnasSarwar for meeting with my family to discuss our calls to reform the FAST stroke awareness campaign.
Help save lives by signing and sharing our petition:
https://t.co/60NLEl5WVE
Stroke can devastate families. But through fundraising & politics, my family are doing what we can to raise awareness of all symptoms of stroke. Our aim is to save lives.
Support us by signing & sharing our petition - https://t.co/YmkiL51kve
My family met with @AnasSarwar this morning to discuss our calls for a review of the FAST stroke campaign.
Help save lives by signing & sharing our petition - https://t.co/g2QQhMhlmc