Response to BMJ Editorial: One in four stroke patients die within a month

Andrea Lane of The Stroke Association comments: “For too long stroke has been seen as a Cinderella condition, despite being the UK’s third biggest killer and a leading cause of adult disability. Therefore this report comes as no surprise to The Stroke Association.

“However, the significance of stroke has now been recognised by the government, with the launch of the National Stroke Strategy and we are now starting to see changes at ground level.  We look forward to further implementations of the National Stroke Strategy and seeing the positive impact this has on stroke”

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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 UK charity solely concerned with combating stroke in people of all ages.  The charity funds research into prevention, treatement, better methods of rehabilitation and helps stroke patients and their families directly through its community services which include communications support, family and carer support, 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 attack which causes brain damage.  A stroke can be diagnosed by using FAST - Facial weakness, Arm weakness, Speech problems, Test all three.  If any of 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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