Signs of stroke

I think I may have had a stroke - what should I do?

The symptoms of stroke or Transient ischaemic attack (TIA) include:

• sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg on one side of the body
• sudden loss or blurring of vision
• sudden difficulty speaking or understanding spoken language.

A suspected stroke should always be treated as a medical emergency, as outlined in our FAST campaign. If you or anyone you know is experiencing any of the symptoms of stroke call 999.

Our leaflet When a stroke happens tells you what happens when you do get to a hospital specialist stroke service quickly.

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