NHS Lanarkshire’s stroke services have continued to offer patients expert care, should they experience a stroke. The Fast-track TIA (transient ischaemic attack) clinic has operated throughout the pandemic.

Stroke units are open and NHS Lanarkshire encourages patients with symptoms of stroke not to avoid hospital and, in particular, to follow FAST advice. If you believe you may be having a stroke, please call 999.

• Face: facial weakness
• Arms: arm weakness
• Speech: slurred speech
• Time: to call 999 if you spot any one of these signs

We continue to deliver acute stroke treatments at all our hospitals using remote assessments and mobile technology.

Some appointments may feel a bit different as we are using more innovative ways to care for our patients. For example, we are using virtual assessment and rehabilitation with ‘Near Me’ video conferencing software.

This is the case for some community stroke follow up and our TIA service, which is open for referrals.

The stroke nurses continue to maintain services for those discharged or anyone wishing advice at this time.

If any patient requires to contact NHS Lanarkshire stroke nurses, they can call 01236 703108.