Devon Air Ambulance is sometimes called to assist with Inter Hospital Transfers (IHT) but more recently, they have undertaken a new ‘Rapid Transfer Service’ for stroke patients.
Strokes are the second most common cause of death worldwide. 85% of strokes are caused by a blockage (a clot called a thrombus) in the small blood vessels of the brain, and the remaining 15% occur as a result...
A group of second-year dental therapy and hygiene students from Plymouth University are working with the Stroke Association in Plymouth and Chatterbox, to develop a communication aid to help stroke survivors when they visit the dentist.
People who have suffered a stroke can be prone to oral health problems. Loss of dexterity and feeling may mean that they cannot clean their own teeth...
Journalist, author and political commentator Andrew Marr is supporting a nationwide search for stroke survivors to enter the Life After Stroke Awards (LASA) 2015.
The awards, hosted by the Stroke Association, recognise the achievements of everyone affected by stroke, from survivors to carers, volunteers and health professionals. Andrew, who had a stroke himself in 2013, explained why...
Plymouth Speedway Promoter David Short has admitted himself to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital having suffered a suspected stroke.
Plymouth speedway promoter Ashley Taylor today spoke to David yesterday (Friday) morning and said: "He sounds good and healthy but has lost some support to his left leg".
"I had a good telephone conversation with him this morning. He is now...
UK Stroke Forum have revealed that compounds found in cannabis could be beneficial to stroke victims. It has been suggested, after research was conducted at the University of Nottingham, that chemical comounds found in cannabis may help to reduce brain damage following a stroke. The findings showed that the compounds could reduce the size of a stroke and improve neurological function.
Each year in the UK over 110,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke resulting in 60,000 deaths annually. Stroke costs the NHS £2.8 billion pounds a year, £1 billion more than the cost of coronary heart disease.
To improve outcomes for stroke patients in the UK a unique on line training course (accredited by the UK Stroke Forum, Education and Training) has been launched to support...
Raising money to support the acute stroke unit on Burrator Ward at Derriford hospital, Sarah Bradbury took on the challenge of this year’s Plymouth Half Marathon.
After her husband Steve suffered a stroke last November, she was inspired to take part and raise money to thank the staff on Burrator Ward who supported him through several weeks of recovery.
