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Stroke Service

We provide the following stroke services across North Wales:

  • Specialist inpatient care for the immediate response to a stroke, the first 72 hours or until a patient is stabilised (acute care)
  • In-hospital rehabilitation after stroke (stroke unit care)
  • A transient ischaemic attack (TIA or mini-stroke service). This includes investigating and treating high risk patients within 24 hours, or in the outpatient clinic if assessed as lower risk
  • Referrals to Thrombectomy services (surgery to remove a clot) in the Walton Hospital

Stroke service improvements

We are introducing a range of stroke service improvements in 2022 to improve outcomes for those that have experienced a stroke in the North Wales. Find out more information about our Stroke Improvement Programme. 

Information about your transient ischaemic attack (TIA) appointment

If you are new to the clinic, it is often helpful to have a relative or friend who witnessed the suspected transient ischaemic attack (TIA) come with you to your appointment. Their information and description of what happened may help us to provide the correct diagnosis and treatment for you.

If you need further investigations after your clinic appointment, these are often carried out on the same day. This might mean you need to stay in the hospital beyond your appointment time. We will explain this to you during your appointment.

We will arrange any follow-up appointments with you before you leave the clinic and we will send you and your GP a copy of your assessment by post.

Further stroke information and resources 

  • Stroke Association - Support for people to rebuild their lives after stroke, including local stroke support groups.