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FAST thinking for St. Leger Homes staff
Staff at a housing organisation have been FAST-tracked in recognising the signs of a stroke.
Staff at St. Leger Homes of Doncaster received advice and free blood pressure tests as part of the Primary Care Trusts’ and The Stroke Associations’ FAST campaign which highlights the key aspects on what to look out for if you think someone is having a stroke; Facial weakness, Arm weakness, Speech problems and the need to act quickly - Time.
St. Leger Homes is an Arms Length Management Organisation which manages around 22,000 properties on behalf of Doncaster Council.
Susan Jordan, Chief Executive of St. Leger Homes said: “We have seen incidents where some members of staff have acted fast and saved lives from recognising the signs of a stroke so it is highly important that we are all made aware of what to look for.”
According to The Stroke Association, every five minutes someone in the UK has a stroke and so St. Leger Homes has teamed up with the Doncaster PCT to help raise awareness of stroke symptoms to their staff members.
Caroline Mackintosh, the Stroke Outreach Team Leader for Doncaster PCT said: “We are working alongside the Stroke Association to make people aware of the signs of a stroke. Acting fast with a suspected stroke is essential and we hope our work today has helped spread this message.”
Anyone wanting information about the FAST campaign, can contact The Stroke Association Helpline on 0845 3033100.
