Stroke awareness campaign targets women
The Jersey Stroke Association is using World Health Day to launch a new awareness campaign as they say women don't always realise how often strokes can affect them.
Signs of a stroke
The Stroke Association has an easy way to remember the signs of a stroke in a loved one;
F - Face - is a side of their face dropping or is it numb? Ask them to smile, does it look uneven?
A - Arms - is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise their arms in the air, does one arm drift downwards?
S - Speech - is their speech slurred? Are you finding it hard to understand what they are saying or are they unable to speak?
T - Time - it's crucial to call the emergency services as soon as you recognise these symptoms, it's time to call 999.
Click here to be taken to the Stroke Association website to find out more information.
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