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It’s essential that people recognise a stroke when it’s happening and call 999.
By calling 999 when you see stroke symptoms you can help someone reach hospital more quickly and receive the emergency medical care and specialist treatment they need.
Acting F.A.S.T saves lives and gives stroke survivors the best chance of recovery. Delay can result in death or major long-term disabilities.
Donna Cullinane is 59 and lives in Ardrossan with her partner, Tam. She’s a mother to two grown-up children, Scott, 25, and 21-year-old Lauren. When Donna experienced the first of two strokes, her partner’s awareness of FAST meant he quickly acted to get her medical help and she was assessed for the appropriate treatment ultimately leading to an improved outcome. Donna is a member of the Kilmarnock Young Stroke Survivors Group, a Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland peer support group.
Our free and confidential Advice Line offers expert health advice and support based on the latest Scottish and UK guidelines. Whether you have questions about your condition, need emotional support, or are looking for additional services, we’re here to help. We can connect you with volunteers, send you useful health information, and point you towards other organizations for extra support. Whatever you need, we’re just a call away.
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Discover more about stroke information and how to get the support you need.
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Request physical FAST resources to help raise stroke awareness.
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Download the poster and leaflet used for FAST.
Everyone should have the right to live life to the full after a stroke or diagnosis of a chest or heart condition.
Many people living with our conditions experience fear, isolation and loneliness, and struggle to cope with the impact of their health condition on their every day lives.
But our amazing nurses, support workers and volunteers are here to make sure no one has to recover alone.
With our Community Healthcare Support Service, we ensure that people across Scotland get the support they need to live full lives with life changing health conditions.
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