Fears thousands could be at risk from strokes after charity warns people scared to seek medical help
PEOPLE suffering strokes may not be seeking medical help for fear of contracting Covid-19 in hospitals, a charity has warned.
The Stroke Association and medical experts expressed fears over the weekend that thousands of people could be at risk of severe disability or even death if they don’t contact emergency services.
NHS national clinical director for stroke Deb Lowe said that she has seen “quite striking reductions” in the number of people coming into hospital with symptoms of the condition.
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