The NHS in England urges immediate 999 calls for stroke symptoms, as delays can be deadly.

The NHS in England has launched a campaign urging prompt calls to 999 at the first sign of a stroke, as data shows patients took an average of 88 minutes to seek help last year. Strokes, affecting around 100,000 people annually in the UK, lead to 38,000 deaths and can cause significant disabilities without quick treatment. The campaign includes TV and radio ads demonstrating symptoms, stressing that any stroke sign is an emergency.

November 04, 2024
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