The Stroke Association response to the Spending Review and Pre-Budget report

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

“We warmly welcome the continued investment into spending and research on health. Stroke is the UK’s third biggest killer and a leading cause of adult disability.

“Stroke costs the wider economy £7 billion each year. Investment into stroke - a long term condition - through the Comprehensive Spending Review will help to reduce that cost.

“To make this happen and for the forthcoming national stroke strategy to be a success, investment and reorganisation of services for stroke and TIA are urgently needed, to ensure that everyone receives the treatment that they need - saving lives and reducing disability.”

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 UK 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 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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