Response to Tony Blair's intention to resign

Joe Korner, Director of Communications at The Stroke Association comments:

"With Tony Blair having now announced his resignation, The Stroke Association is keen to ask, can the next Prime Minister do for stroke, what Tony Blair's government has done for heart disease?

"Services for heart disease have now been transformed to a point where we can proudly claim our provision for heart disease to be amongst the best in the world. We hope this new era will herald a similar turning point in stroke services."

ENDS

For further information please contact the Media Team at The Stroke Association on 020 7566 1500 or email the Press Office

Notes to editor

1. The Stroke Association is the only national charity solely concerned with combating stroke in people of all ages. The charity funds research into prevention, treatment, better methods of rehabilitation and helps stroke patients and their families directly through its community services which include a communication support service, family and carer support service, information services, welfare grants, publications and leaflets. The Stroke Association also campaigns, educates and informs to increase knowledge of stroke at all levels of society acting as a voice for everyone affected by stroke.

2. A stroke is a brain equivalent of a heart attack. A stroke can be diagnosed by using FAST - Facial weakness, Arm weakness, Speech Problems, Test all three. If these symptoms are present call an ambulance straight away.

3. The Stroke Helpline provides information on stroke to the general public and is open between 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday on 0845 3033 100.

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