Stroke HIT News

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…

The importance of ‘Information About Me’: understanding the hidden causes of delays in discharging frail older people from hospital

  • 8th June 2021
Delays in discharging older people living with frailty from hospital are caused by a complex…

Stroke HIT to develop linked database that could transform clinical decision-making around stroke treatment

  • 25th May 2021
Bristol Health Partners’ Stroke Health Integration Team (HIT) has received funding to create a…

Odyssey Presents showcases how creative arts helps people after stroke

  • 23rd March 2021
Like with many things, the COVID-19 pandemic has meant that many services and groups…

Health and care leaders set out consultation plans for changes to local stroke services

  • 15th March 2021
Health and care leaders in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) are…

Patient and public contribution is key to development of new stroke services pathway for BNSSG

  • 9th March 2021
Over the last four years, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (BNSSG…

ACTion After Stroke courses set to start on 16 February

  • 4th February 2021
Starting from 16 February, Bristol After Stroke will be running a course to help…

Information About Me' campaign launched to help older people leave hospital when ready

  • 16th November 2020
A new campaign to support older people with frailty admitted to hospital in an emergency…

Health experts in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset share their ten tips to prevent stroke

  • 29th October 2020
On World Stroke Day (29 October), health experts in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire…