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A letter from Derek Mander – NHS

A letter from Derek Mander – NHS

My partner unfortunately recently suffered a stroke losing the movement in her left arm, hand and foot. The superb ambulance crew completed their diagnosis in good time and she was admitted to hospita ...
The Importance of First Aid

The Importance of First Aid

The St John Ambulance share some top tips with us at MT on basic first aid Knowing first aid is more than knowing how to put on a plaster, or apply a bandage; it can be the difference between a life l ...
Make May Purple to support stroke survivors

Make May Purple to support stroke survivors

This month, wear purple to show support for the Stroke Association’s Make May Purple for Stroke awareness campaign. Stroke is a major health issue, is the fourth biggest killer in the UK and a leading ...
Could you spot the signs of stroke?

Could you spot the signs of stroke?

You may already be familiar with the Act F.A.S.T campaign, which is designed to help people know and remember the signs of stroke and call 999 as quickly as possible if they notice even one of the sig ...