People 'put off' seeking help for stroke care during pandemic | Lancaster And Morecambe Citizen
The Act F.A.S.T campaign has been relaunched to encourage people to seek care.
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The Act F.A.S.T campaign has been relaunched to encourage people to seek care.
During the early part of the pandemic, between March and July last year, there was a 13% drop in hospital attendances for stroke in England, Public Health England (PHE) said. Clare Perkins, head of the Cardiovascular Disease Programme at PHE, said: “Stroke is a medical emergency and is still one of the leading causes of death in England. “It is vital people know how to spot the signs of stroke and if they have any concerns about any early signs whatsoever to call an ambulance immediately – don’t wait until a second potentially more fatal stroke hits. “The most common signs of stroke...
The Act F.A.S.T campaign has been relaunched to encourage people to seek care.
The Act F.A.S.T campaign has been relaunched to encourage people to seek care.
The Act F.A.S.T campaign has been relaunched to encourage people to seek care.