NHS Urges Immediate 999 Call for Any Stroke Symptom

New campaign highlights the need for swift action as delays in seeking emergency care persist.

The NHS has updated its 'Act FAST' campaign, emphasizing the need to call 999 at the first sign of a stroke.
Research shows that the average delay in calling emergency services after the first stroke symptom is 88 minutes.
Common stroke symptoms include difficulty smiling, raising an arm, or slurred speech, with just one symptom warranting an emergency call.
Strokes remain the fourth leading cause of death in the UK, with 38,000 stroke-related deaths annually.
The campaign includes TV and radio ads, aiming to reduce the time to treatment and improve recovery outcomes.