Proceeding contribution from Alan Johnson (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 21 January 2009. It occurred during Opposition day on Emergency Care.

Emergency Care

I recently had occasion to visit the health service in my hon. Friend's constituency. Stroke care is crucial. The stroke strategy that was adopted in December 2007, with the involvement of all the charities and experts, is being taken forward. The fast test, for a quick assessment of whether someone is suffering from a stroke, is now widely spread, in all GP surgeries. However, we are talking about a continuing programme, and my hon. Friend is right to raise the importance of stroke care in the NHS.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 486 c771
Session: 2008-09
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Admissions Crimes of violence Ancillary staff Ambulance services Doctors Hospitals Health services EU law Health professions Emergency calls NHS Primary care Standards Working hours Telephone services Reorganisation NHS Direct Accident and emergency departments Health centres
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Emergency Care

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