Stroke Association Northern Ireland

Getter Better Report 2009

The Stroke Association Northern Ireland launched its "Getting Better: Improving stroke services across the UK" report on Monday 9th March 2009 to highlight the great work that is being achieved across the UK in stroke services.

This report brings together twelve case studies of stroke services from across the UK covering the whole of the stroke care pathway. It highlights and celebrates examples of good practice in stroke care and shows what can be achieved.

The case studies include prevention, managing TIAs, establishing a stroke unit, offering thrombolysis, early supported discharge and long term support. Northern Ireland has contributed to this report through the Early Supported Discharge case study. 

Each case study shows that improving stroke services can reduce mortality and disability, and for some people treatment with thrombolysis can lead to dramatic improvements.

For more information on the campaign please contact the Communications Team on 028 9050 8051.