6 h. ago Stroke patients at higher risk by travelling to A&E themselves, charity warns

Stroke patients who seek help via 999 have a better chance of getting specialist help, the Stroke Association said.

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11 h. ago Stroke patients going to A&E themselves are ‘at higher risk’

Waiting for an ambulance is the ‘fastest and most efficient way to get the best treatment and care’

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17 h. ago Stroke patients should not be tempted to make their own way to hospital despite ambulance delays, charity warns

The Stroke Association says paramedics know which hospitals have stroke clinics and patients who seek help via 999 are therefore more likely to receive specialist treatment.

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17 h. ago Stroke patients putting themselves at risk by going to A&E themselves amid ambulance wait time concerns

Waiting for an ambulance is the ‘fastest and most efficient way to get the best treatment and care’

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29 h. ago Thousands at risk of invalidating travel insurance by using weight

About one-fifth of people incorrectly think weight-loss jabs are a lifestyle or cosmetic tool instead of a medical treatment

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6 d. ago 10 airports most at risk of queue chaos from October as EU's entry

An aviation expert says there are several hubs that could face problems from next month

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6 d. ago Tourists to the Canary Islands risk heavy sanctions in a push to punish travellers' dodging fines

Millions of Brits jet off to the beloved holiday destination each year - many could be getting away with dodging fines. 

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7 d. ago Stroke patient who died in 'sexual assault' murder case had seven tragic words for husband

Valerie Kneale had been at home with husband Bill, when she had a stroke during her evening meal and was rushed to hospital, an inquest has heard.

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7 d. ago Valerie Kneale: Stroke 'played no part' as patient died of 'sexual assault'

Valerie Kneale, 75, was subjected to a fatal and "forcible sexual assault" after being admitted to Blackpool Victoria Hospital on November 12 2018 after suffering a stroke at her home in Poulton-le-Fylde in Lancashire

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7 d. ago Pathologist found stroke patient was 'sexually abused to death'

Valerie Kneale died in hospital in November 2018, four days after having a stroke.

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8 d. ago Valerie Kneale autopsy find that proved stroke patient was sexually abused to death

Valerie Kneale, 75, was admitted to hospital after falling from a kitchen chair at her home. Just four days later, she was dead, and a murder investigation was launched

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8 d. ago Stroke charity criticises NHS Forth Valley over missed 'bundle' care targets

Data released by Public Health Scotland revealed only 40 per cent of local patients received a 'bundle' of post-stroke care which is associated with better outcomes.

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9 d. ago Warning issued to window seat plane passengers over health risk

The window seat might be the preferred option for many plane passengers travelling on long-haul flights - but experts have warned that sitting by the glass for extended periods can lead to health risks.

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9 d. ago How AI could triple likelihood of stroke patients making full recovery

Doctors say the new technology could triple the likelihood of recovery without a disability

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9 d. ago Brits caught in deadly Bali riots as violent street battles leave seven dead

The Foreign Office has issued updated travel advice warning of the escalating risk of civil disorder and terror attacks, after furious street battles between police and protesters exploded

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9 d. ago Stroke centres in England given AI tool that will help 50% of patients recover

NHS equips all centres with life-saving software that will increase number of patients avoiding serious disabilityHalf of all people who experience a stroke in England will now recover thanks to a revolutionary AI scanning system that increases the number of patients avoiding serious disability.The NHS has equipped every stroke centre in England with life-saving software that quickly tells doctors if they need to perform emergency surgery and can triple the rate of recovery. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Stroke patient died after she was 'forcibly sexually assaulted' in hospital

Valerie Kneale, 75, suffered a minor stroke after slipping from a kitchen chair and was in good spirits before she was taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital, where she rapidly went downhill

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2 w. ago Foreign Office warns that not declaring one thing when travelling could cost £150k

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has issued a warning to Brits who are planning to travel abroad, urging them to declare one detail or risk paying thousands

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2 w. ago Urgent warning issued over thousands of dangerous travel adaptors sold online that could pose a fire risk for holidaymakers

The charity Electrical Safety First has warned that holidaymakers have been sold thousands of faulty travel adaptors.

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2 w. ago NHS Lanarkshire stats prompts call for volunteers to support stroke survivors

In 2024, only 41.4% of stroke patients attending NHS Lanarkshire hospitals received the stroke care bundle – which is associated with better patient outcomes – against a Scotland-wide health board average of 52.9% and a national, government target of 80%.

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