Warnings to act on urgently

A Stroke is a medical emergency. Recognise the warning signs andcall 999 immediately.

Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially onone side of the body.

Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding.

Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.

Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or co-ordination.

Sudden severe headache with no known cause.

A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain isinterrupted by a burst blood vessel or clot.