Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Baroness Gardner of Parkes (Conservative). It was answered on Tuesday, 24 July 2007.

Health: InterAct Reading Service

Question: My Lords, my husband benefited greatly from this service and I therefore commend it. However, does the Minister agree that the best thing to do with strokes is to prevent them? If they are unpreventable, there should at least be early recognition. She can rely on me to remind noble Lords about the FAST formula—the face, arm and speech test. Early recognition would do such a lot to help these patients. However, I support the views of the noble Baroness, Lady Rendell.

Answer: My Lords, I entirely agree with the noble Baroness. On the promotion of recognition and awareness, I pay tribute to the work of the Stroke Association, which does such a magnificent job in this area.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 694 c688-9
Session: 2006-07
Oral question type: Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Hospitals Patients Reading Strokes Actors InterAct Reading Service
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk