How can strokes be prevented?
Up to 80% of strokes could be prevented. We want to reduce the number of people having a stroke in our region by helping clinicians to better manage their risks.
National guidance
The National Clinical Guideline for Stroke (2023) provides detailed recommendations for the clinical management of stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA), as well as support for secondary prevention and longer-term management:
- Acute stroke care: Section 3.2 Management of TIA and minor stroke – assessment and diagnosis and Section 3.3 Management of TIA and minor stroke – treatment and vascular prevention
- Long term management and prevention: Sections 5.1-28
You can find out more about blood pressure management, exercise, Obstructive Sleep Apnea and TIA.
Local support available
The Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership has many useful CVD prevention resources.
GP toolkit – under development
The first few weeks following discharge from hospital after a stroke can be when patients are at highest risk. We have developed a checklist for primary care and community teams to ensure risks are appropriately managed to reduce the risk of another stroke.
Training & education
We have an online Greater Manchester stroke training packages for a range of health and social care professionals.
We have a programme of training events with many resources listed below. We also have a variety of webinars on our YouTube channel including blood pressure measurement webinar and a blood pressure management webinar.
Supporting Muslim communities
A range of culturally targeted resources can be downloaded below.
Referral to other services
Our Voluntary Services Directory includes a range of local services aimed at improving lifestyle including more neurologically specialist services.
Useful resources
Professionals
British Heart Foundation – Healthcare professionals
British and Irish Hypertension Society
GMNISDN blood pressure management webinar and GMNISDN blood pressure measurement webinar
GMNISDN CVD prevention training resources for Muslims (in downloads)
GMNISDN Greater Manchester Stroke Care Pathway Training for Professionals
Greater Manchester hypertension management pathway and lipid management pathway for secondary prevention of CVD
GM Moving – including training and resources for professionals
NHS England – All Our Health – eLearning in alcohol, CVD prevention, obesity, healthy eating, physical activity and smoking
Personalised Care Institute – Physical activity and health – eLearning for professionals
Stroke Association – Stroke prevention
Stroke Association – Atrial Fibrillation
Patients & public
British Heart Foundation – Atrial Fibrillation, High blood pressure, Understanding blood pressure leaflet and Understanding high cholesterol leaflet
Future Learn – Understand cardiovascular disease and learn how to keep your heart healthy & Causes of Human Disease: Understanding Cardiovascular Disease
Greater Manchester MyWay Diabetes
GM Moving – including activities available by borough
Stroke Association – Atrial Fibrillation
