Our Outreach Worker is Dr Kanu Patel and he has a Herbal clinic on 218 Melton Road, Leicester, LE4-7PG.

Please visit for free Blood Pressure check and Dietary Advice. Also people who have had a Stroke can be advised on healthy eating.

Free Home Visits available in Leicester. contact 0780 102 7571 anytime.

Also visit website on www.ayurvedichelpline.com / www.ayurvedicherbalclinic.com.

1. Every five minutes someone in the UK has a stroke. That’s an estimated 150,000 people per year.

2. A stroke is a brain attack. A stroke happens due to a clot or a bleed in the brain, causing brain cells to die.

3. Signs of a stroke appear suddenly and most commonly include one or more of the following:
• Facial weakness
• Arm or leg weakness
• Speech problems
• Visual problems
If signs of stroke only last a few minutes or a few hours, then a Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) or mini-stroke may have occurred. 

4. A stroke is an emergency. If you see the signs of a stroke act FAST and call 999. Early treatment saves lives and increases the chance of making a better recovery. 

5. A TIA is a warning sign that must never be ignored. Seek urgent medical attention for assessment and treatment. High-risk TIA patients must be assessed by a specialist within 24 hours of onset of symptoms.

6. Stroke is the third biggest killer and the leading cause of severe disability in the UK. More than 250,000 people live with disabilities caused by stroke.

7. Most people affected are over 65, but anyone can have a stroke, including children and even babies. Around 1,000 people under 30 have a stroke each year.

8. Almost one in four men and one in five women aged 45 can expect to have a stroke if they live to 85.  

9. Around three times more women die from stroke than from breast cancer in the UK.

10. Eating healthily, taking more exercise, not smoking and ensuring blood pressure is normal, can all help to prevent stroke 

ACT FAST...

What is a stroke?
A stroke is a brain attack. It happens when the blood supply to the brain is disrupted. Most strokes occur when a blood clot blocks the flow of blood to the brain. Some strokes are caused by bleeding in or around the brain from a burst blood vessel.

What are the symptoms of stroke?
To help people recognise the symptoms of stroke quickly, The Stroke Association has funded research into FAST - the Face Arm Speech Test - which is used by paramedics to diagnose stroke prior to a person being admitted to hospital. By diagnosing the possibility of stroke before reaching hospital, it is possible for appropriate referral to a stroke unit to be made as quickly as possible.

What is FAST?
FAST requires an assessment of three specific symptoms of stroke.

Facial weakness - can the person smile? Has their mouth or eye drooped?

Arm weakness - can the person raise both arms?

Speech problems - can the person speak clearly and understand what you say?

Time to call 999

If the person has failed any one of these tests, you must call 999. Stroke is a medical emergency and by calling 999 you can help someone reach hospital quickly and receive the early treatment they need.

Prompt action can prevent further damage to the brain and help someone make a full recovery. Delay can result in death or major long-term disabilities, such as paralysis, severe memory loss and communication problems (aphasia).

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