The campaign hopes to spread greater understanding of the 'F.A.S.T' mnenonic which lays out the steps if you suspect someone is having a stroke.
A new campaign has been launched to increase public awareness of the signs of a stroke, as figures reveal almost 600 people in the region had a stroke in 2023.
Health board data has revealed that 598 people suffered a stroke in Forth Valley last year, with an estimated 11,000 people in Scotland experiencing a stroke every year. “The quicker the signs and symptoms are recognised, the quicker the phone call is made, the more likely we can save people from significant life changing disabilities and get them the help they desperately need.The awareness campaign is aimed at increasing the correct identification of stroke symptoms and assessment of hyperacute stroke treatments for those most in need.
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