If only some group in the US actually was interested in the survivors here. :Tantrum: :2cents:

http://www.stroke.org.uk/campaigns/stroke_policy/five_demands_for_action/index.html

Five demands for action: The Stroke Survivor's view

In the summer of 2007, the Department of Health undertook a public consultation on the first ever National Stroke Strategy for England.

During this period The Stroke Association encouraged stroke survivors and carers to respond, and then collated over 500 individual and collective submissions. This response was overwhelming, and the depth of feeling was apparent with so many people taking the opportunity to recount their experiences of stroke services and voice their opinions on how they should be improved.

While reading the responses it became clear that five particular themes were being mentioned over and over again. These became the Stroke Survivors’ Five Demands for Action which were endorsed by a stroke survivors summit that took place in the Houses of Parliament on 23 October 2007.

The National Stroke Strategy for England was published in December 2007 but we did not want anyone to forget the passionate responses to the consultation. We have therefore produced a booklet to capture some of the comments, as well as providing information on the stroke strategy and how to campaign in your local area. Download a PDF:

1. Stroke must be treated as a medical emergency at all times.

2. All stroke patients must be taken immediately to and spend

the majority of their time in a stroke unit.

3. All stroke survivors must receive a smooth transition from

hospital to home.

4. All stroke survivors must receive all the rehabilitation and

long-term support that meets their specific needs.

5. All transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs/mini strokes) must be

treated with the same seriousness as stroke