Did you know May is Stroke Awareness Month?

This month, we're raising awareness about strokes, their causes, and their impact on individuals and families worldwide. Strokes can affect people of all ages and are a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. However, there are a few simple actions you can take to reduce your risk of a stroke. Keeping active and eating a balanced diet are just two simple ways you can prevent a stroke from occurring.

It's just as important to know the signs of a stroke think, B.E F.A.S.T:

B - Balance

Loss of balance, headaches and/or dizziness

E - Eyes

Blurred or loss of vision

F - Face

One sided drooping of the face

A - Arms

Weakness in arms and/or legs

S - Speech

Slurred or difficult speech

T - Time

Act fast! Time to call 999!

Strokes occur approximately 152,000 times in a year, which is one every 3 minutes and 27 seconds, with 1.2 million survivors residing in the UK.

Remember, know the signs and BE FAST! You could save a life.