Stroke

Learn how to help someone who is having a stroke.
Learning objectives
- Learn how to recognise when someone is having a stroke
- Learn the key action to help when someone is having a stroke
- Practise applying the key action to a known situation in a role play
- Share something creative to inform others how they can help someone who is having a stroke

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First aid for a stroke

Step 1.
Think F.A.S.T.
Face: is there weakness on one side of their face?
Arms: can they raise both arms?
Speech: is their speech easily understood?
Time: to call 999.

Step 2.
Call 999 immediately or get someone else to do it.

Step 3.
Talk to the person to reassure them while you wait for help to arrive.
Can you help someone who is having a stroke?
Learn
These activities help young people learn what to do when someone is having a stroke.
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Stroke – learn activity
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Stroke – learner skill guide
Practise
These activities help young people practise how to help someone who is having a stroke.
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First aid skill - Practise activity ideas
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Stroke - Practise role play
Share and remember
These activities help young people to remember the key actions and share their knowledge with others.

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