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Stroke victims need help FAST Prompt diagnosis and treatment within 3 hours can save lives and prevent disabilities - Time Lost is Brain Lost - Dave Joyce, CWU's National Health, Safety & Environment Officer has once again raised the issue of the need for quck action for Stroke victims. In his current letter to branches, LTB429/08, highlights the work dione by the Stroke Associatio and their national campaign as headlined above. Last year following an incident involving a CWU Member who suffered a Stroke and failed to receive the correct prompt medical attention, following failure by his manager to act promptly and call 999, the Health, Safety & Environment Department linked up with the 'Stroke Association' to raise awareness within the CWU. The Stroke Association work to prevent strokes by raising awareness of the risk factors and provide practical help to people who have had strokes, including their families. Each year over 150,000 people in England and Wales have a stroke. Of all people who suffer from a stroke, about a third are likely to die within the first 10 days, about a third are likely to make a recovery within one month and about a third are likely to be left disabled and needing rehabilitation. Stroke has a greater disability impact than any other medical condition. 900,000 people are living with the effects of a stroke or long-term disability as a result of stroke in the UK . The Stroke Association is the only national charity solely concerned with combating stroke in people of all ages. It funds research into prevention, treatment and better methods of rehabilitation, and helps stroke patients and their families directly through its Rehabilitation and Support Services. These include communication support, family and carer support, information services and welfare grants. They also campaign, educate and inform to increase knowledge of stroke at all levels of society, and they act as a voice for everyone affected by stroke. The Stroke Association produces a number of publications including patient leaflets, Stroke News (a quarterly magazine) and information for health professionals. Information and Guidance from the Stroke Association:- Remember:
Act FAST If you suspect that someone is having a stroke act FAST What is FAST? FAST requires an assessment of three specific symptoms of stroke: F acial weakness - can the person smile? Has their mouth or eye drooped? If the person has failed any one of these tests, you must call 999. Stroke is a medical emergency and by calling 999 you can help someone reach hospital quickly and receive the early treatment they need. You can also order copies of our FAST posters and leaflets.
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