Act F.A.S.T. – Stroke

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A stroke is a serious life-threatening medical condition that happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off.

Strokes are a medical emergency and urgent treatment is essential.

The sooner a person receives treatment for a stroke, the less damage is likely to happen.

If you suspect that you or someone else is having a stroke, phone 999 immediately and ask for an ambulance.

Related websites

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stroke/

https://www.stroke.org.uk/