AQW 13432/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health when he will roll-out the FAST campaign in 2021.

Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 26 January 2021

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Tabled
26 January 2021
Answer due by
10 February 2021
Answered
3 February 20218 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

The Public Health Agency is planning to launch another F.A.S.T campaign before the end of March to raise awareness of the signs of Stroke and encourage individuals to act quickly. I remain clear that all patients with acute stroke symptoms should continue to call 999.

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