More than half of stroke patients taken to Basingstoke hospital by ambulance were misdiagnosed by the 999 call system, a new study reveals

SECAmb is the first ambulance trust in the UK to appoint a paramedic stroke lead and carried out a Stroke Care Development Programme

Six ambulances with the South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Trust have been decorated in eye-catching graphics which carry the Department of Health and Stroke Association’s FAST campaign

A quarter of stroke patients are still not receiving rapid treatment in dedicated units despite evidence to show it improves survival chances and minimises disability, a national audit revealed

Shocking results of a recent survey show the lack of knowledge held by residents about how to recognise the signs of a stroke. The survey was carried out to coincide with the NHS’ FAST campaign so people can recognise strokes quicker and get help to the patient more promptly

Stroke patients are likely to be forced to travel further while suffering a seizure under plans to further rejig the NHS

Having a stroke is one of the more alarming and devastating things that can happen to a person, and will happen to a quarter of us over the age of 45