Press release -
Spending Review 2025
Juliet Bouverie OBE, CEO of the Stroke Association, said:
“Today’s spending review brought the welcome news of increased funding for the NHS at a time when it is so desperately needed. Stroke is a leading cause of adult disability and the fourth leading cause of death in the UK. People affected by stroke are all too often plagued by the well-documented issues facing the NHS from ambulance delays to workforce capacity, and this can’t continue.
“We have long been calling for simple but effective measures to properly care for stroke patients whilst also ensuring the right financial decisions are made. Lifesaving thrombectomy could save £73 million a year if rolled out 24/7 nationally by reducing disability of stroke survivors. Expanding technologies like pre-hospital video triage could improve diagnosis and treatment times, reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and minimise costly delays in care.
“At a time when the health service faces so many challenges, we hope this injection of cash will be invested into stroke care to stop two thirds of stroke survivors being left with a disability. To achieve this, we want to see a wider cardiovascular disease plan that includes a focus on stroke to follow the publication of the upcoming 10 Year Health Plan.”
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Over 90,000 people survive a stroke every year in the UK, but surviving a stroke is just the start of a long and traumatic battle to finding their way back to life.
The Stroke Association is the only charity in the UK providing life-long support for all stroke survivors and their families. We provide tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year, fund vital scientific research, and campaign to bring the best care and support for everyone affected by stroke.
Anyone affected by stroke can visit stroke.org.uk or call our dedicated Stroke Support Helpline on 0303 3033 100 for information, guidance or a chat when times are tough.
