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From 20th October 2025, Patient Access messaging will be replaced by Accurx triage — available via our website and the NHS App (Mon–Fri, 08:00–18:30). [Click here for details ➡️]
A stroke is when blood stops flowing to a part of your brain. It can affect things like speech and movement, and take a long time to recover. A stroke needs urgent medical help in hospital because it can be life-threatening.
