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World Stroke Day

Early day motion 490, tabled 24 October 2022 by Bob Neill (Conservative). Signed by 27 members.

That this House recognises World Stroke Day, which takes place on 29 October; understands that over 100,000 strokes happen every year in the UK; is aware of thrombectomy, a game-changing treatment that significantly reduces disability after stroke; notes that emergency response time is crucial to the survival and recovery of a person experiencing stroke, and that improving this aligns with the Government’s health priorities; and calls on the Government to support improved ambulance response times and access to specialist services, including thrombectomy.

Signatures by party: Labour 7, Scottish National Party 6, Conservative 3, DUP 3, Liberal Democrat 3, Independent 2, Labour/Co-operative 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.