World Stroke Day: new public awareness film released

PHE and the Stroke Association are urging the public to Act FAST if they spot signs of stroke with the aim of saving lives and improving outcomes for survivors. The latest Act FAST campaign will again urge the public to call 999 if they notice any of the stroke symptoms in others or experience them themselves.

Since the Act FAST campaign launched in 2009, an additional 41,382 people have got to hospital within the vital 3 hour window, meaning that those affected by stroke receive the immediate medical treatment required. Figures released by PHE earlier this year also show that since the campaign launch, over 4,000 fewer people became disabled as a result of a stroke in the period.

You can see the film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc9OF64H4sE

The full press release is here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/world-stroke-day-new-public-awareness-film-released