About Stroke HIT

Stroke services have developed differently across the three local authorities covered by Bristol Health Partners. In 2022, they merged to become Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG). Working with the Stroke Care Pathway Reconfiguration they aim to improve immediate (hyperacute) stroke care for everyone, to reduce the number of people who die or are severely disabled after a stroke, and provide equity in aftercare across BNSSG.

Areas of focus

The Stroke HIT focuses on six areas to improve stroke prevention and care in our region.

• Emphasising stroke prevention
• Improving immediate (“hyperacute”) stroke treatment
• Improving recovery, care and support after stroke
• Supporting improvements through research
• Supporting improvements through training and education
• Ensuring the voices of people affected by stroke are embedded in decision-making.