Acute Stroke Unit @WHHNHS specialises in care of those suffering a stroke. Multi disciplinary patient centred approach. Making a difference!
Joined April 2019
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Every day in the UK, over 240 people wake up after a stroke. Our new TV advert captures the life-changing impact a stroke can have on anyone, at any age, including children.
Our charity is here to help you find your strength through recovery, no matter how long it takes.
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Tips for #WorldHypertensionDay 👇
Less salt
More exercise
Less stress
More mindfulness
Less caffeine
More sleep
Less alcohol
More time... ⌛
High blood pressure is a leading cause of stroke. Monitor your blood pressure regularly to keep your heart healthy and live longer!
ALT Man having his blood pressure monitored.
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High blood pressure is the commonest treatable cause stroke. Reduce your risk now and know your numbers 💪 🧠 #brain&heart health @TheStrokeAssoc @TheBHF @DementiaUK @NHSEngland @BIASPstroke
High blood pressure usually has no symptoms.
Thankfully there is someone who can detect it.
Gets yours checked for free at your pharmacy today.
#ThinkPharmacyFirst
Today is Swallow Awareness Day! Thanks to our amazing Speech and language therapists on B14 stroke ward for all the fabulous work they do! @WHHNHS @TheStrokeAssoc
Thanks @WarringtonRLFC for visiting our Stroke Ward 🎅 – at North West, England
Thank you to Joe Philbin, Tom Whitehead, Josh Drinkwater, and Lachlan Fitzgibbon from @WarringtonRLFC for visiting our Stroke ward, Forget Me Not Ward and the Children’s Ward as part of their Christmas Community Blitz and putting smiles on our patient's faces #christmasgiftgiving
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‘Lest we Forget’ – at North West, England
Today at art club, our occupational therapists are supporting stroke patients to paint poppies ahead of Remembrance Day, which will feature in our stroke garden. The ladies taking part today love it, one said “it is the highlight of my week, I love it.” #OTWeek2023
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Today at art club, our occupational therapists are supporting stroke patients to paint poppies ahead of Remembrance Day, which will feature in our stroke garden. The ladies taking part today love it, one said “it is the highlight of my week, I love it.” #OTWeek2023
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#WorldStrokeDay Thank you to all the amazing stroke teams who deliver compassionate, safe, life enhancing care 24/7 to patients. It is you who make the difference and Together we are #GreaterThanStroke @TheStrokeAssoc @NHSEngland @NHSGIRFT @WStrokeCampaign @BIASPstroke @EKHUFT
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1 in 4 of us will have a #stroke. We are all safer if we know the signs of stroke and what to do when we spot them
B - balance
E - eyesight disturbance
F- face droop
A - arm weakness
S - speech difficulties
T - time to call an ambulance
#precioustime #GreaterThan #BeFAST
Congratulations to our clinical lead Jill @WHHNHS and Jane from @TheStrokeAssoc who are celebrating 30 years working on B14 stroke unit! Thank-you both for your passion and commitment in supporting stroke survivors and their families in Warrington 👏👏 – at Warrington, England
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Today, we celebrated #AHPDay2023 ahead of the day tomorrow, bringing all nine of our AHP professions together to network and enjoy a brew and cake 🎉 @WHHAHPs
Happy AHP day to all AHP’s. Our AHP’s at @WHHNHS stroke unit continue to effectively contribute to the delivery of quality care and improving patient outcomes. This year we have been proud to launch two groups,an art group & music group run by therapists! Well done teamstroke👏 – at Warrington, England
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Congratulations Averil Mansfield for this incredibly well deserved #PrideOfBritain award. Through her passion and commitment to healthcare and surgery, countless stroke patients and survivors have benefited from her efforts.
Give it up for Averil Mansfield our 'Lifetime Achievement' winner 🏆
In the 90s, Averil helped develop stroke-preventing Carotid Endarterectomy - a surgical procedure to unblock arteries.
The surgery has helped save thousands of lives. 💜
@DailyMirror @TSB #prideofbritain
Neurographic art session and craft activities have been very well received by patients on Ward B14 Stroke Unit thanks to collaboration between the OT department & Stroke Association. @WHHNHS @TheStrokeAssoc – at Warrington, England
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Dr Barton was instrumental in setting up the stroke unit over 25 yrs ago at @WHHNHS He has been an invaluable source of information & support to us and patients always speak of him with high regard .We wish you well in your well deserved retirement! @TheStrokeAssoc – at North West, England
End of an era @WHHNHS with Dr Graham Barton’s retirement, thanks for all you have done for people of Warrington - Stroke Units, Dementia Unit, countless medical trainees (including myself) inspired into careers in Stroke and Geriatrics after working with Dr Barton and much more…
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End of an era @WHHNHS with Dr Graham Barton’s retirement, thanks for all you have done for people of Warrington - Stroke Units, Dementia Unit, countless medical trainees (including myself) inspired into careers in Stroke and Geriatrics after working with Dr Barton and much more…
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An occupational therapist can help you:
▪️ Regain skills for everyday living and independence.
▪️ Re-learn an old hobby.
▪️ Return to work.
▪️ Build your confidence.
▪️ Find equipment to help make everyday activities easier.
For more information, visit: bit.ly/3RiFyZU
ALT A woman in a pink jumper being helped to raise her arms by a second woman standing behind her.
Lovely visit today to the Stroke Garden with Fern looking very beautiful having a pre prom get together with her Mum! #preciousmoments @WHHNHS – at North West, England
Our Speech & Language Therapy team are excited to be taking part in a clinical trial looking at pharyngeal electrical stimulation for post stroke swallowing difficulties. The trial is run by the Univeristy of Nottingham @WHHNHS @TheStrokeAssoc – at North West, England
Fantastic work from the team at @WHHResearchTeam @WHHNHS for recruiting their first participant into the PhEAST trial this morning, just 11 days after receiving the green light! #STUNottingham #PhEASTTrial