Stroke Awareness
What is a stroke?
A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off, killing brain cells. Damage to the brain can affect how the body works. It can also change how you think and feel. The effects of a stroke depend on where it takes place in the brain, and how big the damaged area is.
Stroke can be life-changing. It can happen to anyone of any age and affects everyone in different ways.
A stroke is a medical emergency. If you spot the signs of stroke, call 999. Different types of stroke
More information can be found on the Stroke Association website.
Symptoms of a stroke
The main symptoms of stroke can be remembered with the word FAST:
- Face – the face may have dropped on 1 side, the person may not be able to smile, or their mouth or eye may have dropped.
- Arms – the person with suspected stroke may not be able to lift both arms and keep them there because of weakness or numbness in 1 arm.
- Speech – their speech may be slurred or garbled, or the person may not be able to talk at all despite appearing to be awake; they may also have problems understanding what you're saying to them.
- Time – it's time to dial 999 immediately if you see any of these signs or symptoms.
More information can be found on the NHS website.
Watch our Facebook Live with the Stroke Association below.
Support in Bury
Bury Stroke Recovery Service: 0161 742 7485 / email: bury@stroke.org.uk
Bury Stroke Support group: 0161 716 1202 (Monthly Weds 1-3pm)
Speakeasy Aphasia: 01706 825802 / www.speakeasy-aphasia.org.uk
