Act FAST: World Stroke Day raises alarm for ‘second wave’ of pandemic stroke patients
On World Stroke Day (29 October), the Stroke Association is calling on all UK governments to commit to investing in Act FAST public health messaging.
Act FAST: World Stroke Day raises alarm for ‘second wave’ of pandemic stroke patients
On World Stroke Day (29 October), the Stroke Association is calling on all UK governments to commit to investing in Act FAST public health messaging.
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