World Stroke Day 2023

​For World Stroke Day 2023, This years campaign is focused on stroke prevention.

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Preventative measures include: getting your blood pressure checked, having a health check, getting support to quit smoking and doing what you can to eat healthier and increase physical activity.

The mentioned measures are a fantastic way of not only preventing stroke but improving your overall health. However, there can be times that medical emergency can strike regardless of the preventative measures that are taken.

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Because of this, we want to share some helpful tips on how you can spot a stroke, whether it’s at home or in work.

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F-ace: Has there face fallen on one side? Can they smile?

A-rms: Can they raise both[AM1]  arms and keep them there? Is one weaker than the other?

S-peech: Is there speech slurred, mumbled or incoherent? Can they understand anything you are saying to them?

T-ime: Call 999 immediately if you see any of these signs.

If you remember to act F.A.S.T, then you could save a life!

If you’d like to learn more about what the World Stroke Organisation do, or about World Stroke Day 2023, find out more here: https://www.world-stroke.org/

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