Strokes7 days agoEmergency stroke treatment now available 24/7Until last month, thrombectomy services were only available between 08:00 and 17:007 days ago5 Oct 2026'I'm glad my miracle stroke treatment is now available 24/7' An expanded service means the time of day or night a stroke occurs is no longer a barrier to treatment.5 Oct 202629 Sept 2026Stroke patient, 80, could be placed in care 100 miles from homeJohn Russell's wife, Teresa, wants to look after him at home with some help - but because he needs 24-hour care he could be placed in a care home in Edinburgh.29 Sept 202623 Sept 2026Singer Michael Kiwanuka reveals he is recovering from a strokeThe award-winning musician says he faces a "tough journey ahead" after a "quite severe" brain injury.23 Sept 202617 Sept 2026'Inspirational' 97-year- old wing walker gives back to hospital wardThe world's oldest female wing-walker has delivered a cheque to the hospital where she was treated.17 Sept 202617 Sept 2026Hospital staff cheer for 97-year-old wing walkerBetty Bromage, the world's oldest female wing walker, visits the stroke ward that treated her.17 Sept 202613 Sept 2026'Having a stroke at 26 was massive learning curve'Niamh Foster had an ischaemic stroke at 26, and says they can happen to people "at any age".13 Sept 202610 Sept 2026Campaigners hold vigil as stroke unit closesPatients needing urgent care will be taken to Taunton or Dorchester instead.10 Sept 20268 Sept 2026Hospital's emergency stroke unit closesStroke patients requiring urgent care in part of Somerset will be taken to hospitals 20 to 30 miles away from Wednesday.8 Sept 2026...
