Even if it doesn’t seem like much, at the first sign of a stroke, call 999.
A stroke strikes every five minutes. Every year in the UK, there are around 100,000 strokes, causing 38,000 stroke-related deaths, and it is a leading cause of disability. Stroke symptoms might be less dramatic, painful or obvious than you might expect. Like not being able to raise your arm, struggling to smile, or slurred speech.
Whether it is a friend, loved one or even a passer-by, any sign of a stroke is always an emergency, so call 999 immediately if you or someone else experiences a single symptom.
Acting FAST on any sign of a stroke gives patients faster access to specialist treatment that could save their life.
Face or Arm or Speech, at the first sign, it’s Time to call 999.
Visit www.nhs.uk/ActFAST for more information.
Managing NHS App Notifications
We use notifications to tell you when you have a new message. Managing them is easy.
- Log in to your NHS App.
- Select the Account icon in the top corner.
- Select Settings.
- Select Manage notifications.
- Follow the link to your device settings.
Turning your notifications on or off may take up to 24 hours to take effect.
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