Overview

• 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.