May is National Stroke Awareness Month.

CNN: Stroke recovery: One woman's story

Laura Funnell of the Stroke Association said better awareness by the public and medics would mean better survival chances for people like Mick.

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Lisa Turnbull from the Royal College of Nursing also voiced her concern on how little awareness there was amongst professionals with the stroke action reduction plan.

BBC: Health and Social Care Committee