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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ella Pickover

REVEALED: Charity expresses concern over decline in stroke after care - The Real Truth

Kelly Williams, 55, from Birmingham had two strokes in 2017 which left her with aphasia and unable to say her own name for three years (Stroke Association/PA) -

Thousands of stroke survivors are missing out on timely vital speech assessments in the aftermath of their stroke, a charity has said.

A new snapshot poll of stroke care found that just under a quarter (24.8%) of stroke patients received a speech and language therapy (SLT) assessment within 24 hours of arrival at hospital, and less than half get this check within 72 hours.

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