Stroke HIT News

Blood thinning drugs before removing a clot in stroke patients improves death rates at 90 days, study finds

  • 3rd October 2022
A new systematic review and meta-analysis by an international group of researchers has found…

Stroke HIT achievements 2021-22

  • 1st April 2022
The last year has been particularly significant for Stroke Services across Bristol, North Somerset and…

We are the experts on how our conditions affect us

  • 3rd March 2022
One in 50 people in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire live with the long-term…

Clinical Commissioning Group approves major improvements to stroke services

  • 1st February 2022
Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has today, Tuesday 1 February,…

Connie Shiridzinomwa and Heidi Andrews join Bristol Health Partners team

  • 28th January 2022
Our team welcomed two new members at the end of 2021 and start of 2022…

Major stroke services improvements reach decision-making stage

  • 25th January 2022
A series of recommendations to improve stroke services in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire…

Artist exhibits life after stroke for #WorldStrokeDay

  • 19th October 2021
An artist whose life was profoundly affected by a stroke has captured its impacts in…

Bristol Health Partners conference puts lived experience at heart of health research

  • 14th October 2021
Bristol Health Partners held its annual Conference on Tuesday 12 October 2021. Like last year,…

2020-21 highlights from Stroke HIT

  • 20th July 2021
Dr Phil Clatworthy, Sara Blackmore, Dr Phil Simons, Chris Priestman and Stephen Hill reflect on…

Study shows aspirin can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes in patients with pneumonia

  • 8th July 2021
Aspirin can reduce the risk of serious cardiovascular events such as ischemic stroke and heart…

Public consultation on changes to hospital stroke services announced

  • 8th June 2021
Proposals to change the way hospital stroke services are organised and delivered in Bristol, North…