Stroke
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Useful documents
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The diagnosis and acute management of stroke and transient ischaemic attacks (external link)
Guidelines published by NICE in July 2008 -
National clinical guidelines for stroke, Third edition (external link)
Guidelines published by the Royal College of Physicians in July 2008 -
Implementing the National Stroke Strategy (PDF, 292Kb)
This guide provides further detail on the recommendations set out in the National Stroke Strategy regarding imaging for transient ischaemic attack (TIA) and stroke. It sets out best practice and provides guidance on how imaging services may develop to provide gold standard TIA and stroke care. -
Demonstrating how to deliver stroke care for adults in the community (PDF, 197KB)
This DH Circular gives information about the scope and purpose of new funding which the Department of Health is making available to all councils with adult social services responsibilities in England to demonstrate how to deliver stroke care for adults in the community. (May 2008) -
National Stroke Strategy (PDF, 1.1MB)
The strategy aims to accelerate the emergency response to stroke, by setting out a framework for care for those affected by stroke and raising awareness about symptoms and risk factors. (December 2007) -
Action on stroke services: an evaluation toolkit: ASSET (external link)
DH toolkit created to help health care organisations improve and transform stroke services for patients. -
Mending hearts and brains - clinical case for change (PDF, 602KB)
Report by Professor Roger Boyle, National Director for Heart Disease and Stroke (December 2006)
Stroke networks
Useful links
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland
Aims to improve the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness through medical research, advice and information, and support in the community.
Cochrane Stroke Group
Seeks to identify and review all randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and controlled clinical trials (CCTs) of interventions in the primary and secondary prevention of stroke, and the treatment and rehabilitation of stroke patients, including subarachnoid haemorrhage.
Department of Health Stroke page
By 2010 the Government aims to reduce the death rate from Stroke, CHD and related diseases in people under 75 by at least 40 per cent.
Different Strokes
A Charity set up by younger stroke survivors for younger stroke survivors
NHS Stroke Improvement Website
Managed by the NHS Heart Improvement Programme in collaboration with the 31 cardiac networks.
Scottish Stroke Care Audit
An integral support for the care provided by Scottish NHS Boards, who use the Audit to evaluate their stroke care against National Standards and to drive improvements.
The Stroke Association
Funds research into prevention, treatment and better methods of rehabilitation, and helps stroke patients and their families directly through its community services.
UK Stroke Forum
A coalition of organisations committed to promoting multidisciplinary stroke research and education