Source: NHS Improvement
Date of publication: September 2011
Publication type: Case Study
In a nutshell: This case study provides information on the development of a 24/7 service on an acute stroke unit at University Hospital of North Staffordshire NHS Trust. The service has undergone a comprehensive transformation in all areas, including thrombolysis provision and acute care, rehabilitation, integration with early supported discharge and TIA care.
Length of publication: 2 pages
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Source: Stroke Improvement
Date of publication: November 2011
In a nutshell: The stroke team has produced a set of eight documents with ‘practical principles’ for improving stroke care. The documents available are:
Length of publication: 8 documents
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Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, 82 (e4)
Date of publication: September 2011
Publication type: Poster abstract
In a nutshell: This poster abstract provides details of the transformations that have taken place in stroke services in London over the last 18 months. This reconfiguration of stroke services is the most ambitious to take place in any major metropolis and could act as a template for other large cities.
Length of publication: 1 page
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Source: Stroke Improvement
Date of publication: July 2011
Publication type: Presentations
In a nutshell: A special event took place in London on 4th July 2011 to recognise the major improvements in heart and stroke services over the past decade. Presentations from this event can now be viewed online.
Length of publication: 10 presentations
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Source: NHS Improvement
Date of publication: June 2011
Publication type: Guide
In a nutshell: This new NHS Improvement publication has been produced to highlight how changes in imaging services have been achieved by trusts across the country to deliver improvements in services to stroke patients.
Length of publication: 20 pages
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Source: Nursing Times.net
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Date of publication: March 2011
Publication type: Opinion
In a nutshell: In this piece, Cynthia Bower, Chief Executive of the Care Quality Commission comments on the recent review ‘Supporting Life After Stroke’ and discusses the care provided to stroke sufferers after leaving hospital.
Length of publication: 1 page
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Source: Emergency Medicine Journal 2011 Feb; 28 (2): 102-106
Date of publication: February 2011
Publication type: Journal Article
In a nutshell: This paper reports the successful introduction of thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke through the development of an emergency department-focused process. Obstacles to service development and ways to overcome these issues are also discussed.
Length of publication: 5 page article
Some important notes: Please contact your local NHS library for the full text of this article. Follow this link to find your local NHS library.
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Source: Stroke Improvement
Date of publication: May 2011
Publication type: Presentations
In a nutshell: Presentations from the Commissioning for Quality Outcomes in Stroke event held on 19th May 2011 are available to view online. Topics covered include improving access to stroke services, improving outcomes whilst making efficiencies and partnership working.
Length of publication: 9 presentations
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Source: North-West Evening Mail
Date of publication: September 2010
Publication type: News Item
In a nutshell: A new service which could give stroke patients a better chance of recovery is being introduced at Furness General Hospital. People admitted to the hospital suffering from an acute stroke will now have access to a thrombolysis service in the emergency department. The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust, which runs FGH, is also working with the Cardiac and Stroke Network in Cumbria to develop an out-of-hours Telestroke service.
Length of publication: 1 page news item
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Source: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Date of publication: November 2010
Publication type: News Item
In a nutshell: A new service to be launched in January at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will save lives and reduce the likelihood of disability for many people in Lancashire who experience a stroke. The service will see patients who have had a stroke going to Preston Hospital where they will receive specialist emergency treatment. This includes a new thrombolysis service for those who will benefit from it. The stroke unit at Chorley Hospital will become a dedicated rehabilitation centre.
Length of publication: 1 page news item
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Source: Health Service Journal
Date of publication: August 2010
Publication type: Article
In a nutshell: This article is the second in a series. It looks at the lessons learned by cardiac and stroke networks in NHS Improvement pilots and considers how stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation can be developed in primary care.
Length of publication: 2 pages
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Source: Stroke Improvement
Date of publication: June 2010
Publication type: Presentations
In a nutshell: Presentations are provided here from a conference held in June 2010 on accelerating stroke improvement. The presentations cover topic areas such as implementing best practice in acute care, effective improvement management, working across organisations and service user involvement.
Length of publication: 26 presentations
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Stroke Mass Media
