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WHHStroke

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Acute Stroke Unit @WHHNHS specialises in care of those suffering a stroke. Multi disciplinary patient centred approach. Making a difference!

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Our Speech & Language Therapy team are excited to be taking part in a clinical trial looking at pharyngeal electrical stimulation for post stroke swallowing difficulties. The trial is run by the Univeristy of Nottingham WHH 🏥 Stroke Association

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Lovely visit today to the Stroke Garden with Fern looking very beautiful having a pre prom get together with her Mum! #preciousmoments WHH 🏥

Lovely visit today to the Stroke Garden with Fern looking very beautiful having a pre prom get together with her Mum! #preciousmoments <a href="/WHHNHS/">WHH 🏥</a>
Stroke Association (@thestrokeassoc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

An occupational therapist can help you: ▪️ Regain skills for everyday living and independence. ▪️ Re-learn an old hobby. ▪️ Return to work. ▪️ Build your confidence. ▪️ Find equipment to help make everyday activities easier. For more information, visit: bit.ly/3RiFyZU

An occupational therapist can help you:

▪️ Regain skills for everyday living and independence.
▪️ Re-learn an old hobby.
▪️ Return to work.
▪️ Build your confidence.
▪️ Find equipment to help make everyday activities easier.

For more information, visit: bit.ly/3RiFyZU
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End of an era WHH 🏥 with Dr Graham Barton’s retirement, thanks for all you have done for people of Warrington - Stroke Units, Dementia Unit, countless medical trainees (including myself) inspired into careers in Stroke and Geriatrics after working with Dr Barton and much more…

End of an era <a href="/WHHNHS/">WHH 🏥</a> with Dr Graham Barton’s retirement, thanks for all you have done for people of Warrington - Stroke Units, Dementia Unit, countless medical trainees (including myself) inspired into careers in Stroke and Geriatrics after working with Dr Barton and much more…
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Dr Barton was instrumental in setting up the stroke unit over 25 yrs ago at WHH 🏥 He has been an invaluable source of information & support to us and patients always speak of him with high regard .We wish you well in your well deserved retirement! Stroke Association

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Neurographic art session and craft activities have been very well received by patients on Ward B14 Stroke Unit thanks to collaboration between the OT department & Stroke Association. WHH 🏥 Stroke Association

Neurographic art session and craft activities have been very well received by patients on Ward B14 Stroke Unit thanks to collaboration between the OT department &amp; Stroke Association. <a href="/WHHNHS/">WHH 🏥</a> <a href="/TheStrokeAssoc/">Stroke Association</a>
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Congratulations Averil Mansfield for this incredibly well deserved #PrideOfBritain award. Through her passion and commitment to healthcare and surgery, countless stroke patients and survivors have benefited from her efforts.

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Today, we celebrated #AHPDay2023 ahead of the day tomorrow, bringing all nine of our AHP professions together to network and enjoy a brew and cake 🎉 WHH AHPs

Today, we celebrated #AHPDay2023 ahead of the day tomorrow, bringing all nine of our AHP professions together to network and enjoy a brew and cake 🎉 <a href="/WHHAHPs/">WHH AHPs</a>
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Happy AHP day to all AHP’s. Our AHP’s at WHH 🏥 stroke unit continue to effectively contribute to the delivery of quality care and improving patient outcomes. This year we have been proud to launch two groups,an art group & music group run by therapists! Well done teamstroke👏

Happy AHP day to all AHP’s.  Our AHP’s at <a href="/WHHNHS/">WHH 🏥</a> stroke unit  continue to effectively contribute to the delivery of quality care and improving patient outcomes. This year we have been proud to launch two groups,an art group &amp; music group run by therapists! Well done teamstroke👏
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Congratulations to our clinical lead Jill WHH 🏥 and Jane from Stroke Association who are celebrating 30 years working on B14 stroke unit! Thank-you both for your passion and commitment in supporting stroke survivors and their families in Warrington 👏👏

Congratulations to our clinical lead Jill <a href="/WHHNHS/">WHH 🏥</a> and Jane from <a href="/TheStrokeAssoc/">Stroke Association</a> who are celebrating 30 years working on B14 stroke unit! Thank-you both for your passion and commitment in supporting stroke survivors and their families in Warrington 👏👏
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1 in 4 of us will have a #stroke. We are all safer if we know the signs of stroke and what to do when we spot them B - balance E - eyesight disturbance F- face droop A - arm weakness S - speech difficulties T - time to call an ambulance #precioustime #GreaterThan #BeFAST

1 in 4 of us will have a #stroke. We are all safer if we know the signs of stroke and what to do when we spot them

B - balance
E - eyesight disturbance

F- face droop
A - arm weakness
S - speech difficulties
T - time to call an ambulance
 #precioustime #GreaterThan #BeFAST
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Today at art club, our occupational therapists are supporting stroke patients to paint poppies ahead of Remembrance Day, which will feature in our stroke garden. The ladies taking part today love it, one said “it is the highlight of my week, I love it.” #OTWeek2023

Today at art club, our occupational therapists are supporting stroke patients to paint poppies ahead of Remembrance Day, which will feature in our stroke garden. The ladies taking part today love it, one said “it is the highlight of my week, I love it.” #OTWeek2023
Stroke Association (@thestrokeassoc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Tips for #WorldHypertensionDay 👇 Less salt More exercise Less stress More mindfulness Less caffeine More sleep Less alcohol More time... ⌛ High blood pressure is a leading cause of stroke. Monitor your blood pressure regularly to keep your heart healthy and live longer!

Tips for #WorldHypertensionDay 👇

Less salt
More exercise
Less stress
More mindfulness
Less caffeine
More sleep
Less alcohol
More time... ⌛ 

High blood pressure is a leading cause of stroke. Monitor your blood pressure regularly to keep your heart healthy and live longer!
Stroke Association (@thestrokeassoc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Every day in the UK, over 240 people wake up after a stroke. Our new TV advert captures the life-changing impact a stroke can have on anyone, at any age, including children. Our charity is here to help you find your strength through recovery, no matter how long it takes.