Approximately 7,500 people experience a stroke in Wales each year and there are almost 70,000 stroke survivors living with consequences of stroke.
Stroke can strike anyone, at any time, but acting fast means there’s a better the chance to save brain cells and improve recovery.
This Stroke Awareness Month, our Stroke Prevention Teams are holding events to raise awareness about stroke, how to spot the signs early, and what steps we can all take to help prevent strokes in ourselves and others:
Wrexham
Monday 12th May, 10am to 2pm
Ty Pawb, Market Street, Wrexham, LL13 8BB
Stroke Prevention Team health stand with blood pressure and pulse checks.
Bangor
Thursday 22nd May, 9am to 12pm
Tesco Extra Caernarfon Road, Bangor, LL57 4SU
Stroke Prevention Team in collaboration with Ysbyty Gwynedd Acute Stroke Nurses and the Stroke Association health stand with blood pressure and pulse checks.
Colwyn Bay
Thursday 29th May, 10am to 2pm
Bay View Shopping Centre, Sea View Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8DG
Stroke Prevention Team health stand with blood pressure and pulse checks.
A stroke can happen to anyone, of any age, at any time. It's vital to know how to spot the signs of a stroke.
The easiest way to remember these symptoms is the word FAST:
Below are stories from patients who have benefitted from care in our Stroke Specialist Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit and from our Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team in the community:
Expand the below to learn about some of the different roles within our Stroke Teams: