Stroke
Learn how to help someone who is having a stroke.
Learning objectives
- Learn first aid skills
- Feel confident to help someone who needs first aid
- Feel able to help someone in need of first aid
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Anthony and his granddad are chatting in the park when Anthony notices his granddad looks like he is having a stroke.
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I really enjoy spending time with my granddad. We have a favourite park bench where we like to sit and catch up – especially on sunny days.
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That day when I asked my granddad a question he didn’t answer straight away. I turned to look at him and realised something was seriously wrong.
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Looking at him, slumped to one side, the word F.A.S.T came in to my mind, making me think to check for signs of a stroke.
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Arms – I asked granddad to raise both his arms but he could only raise his right arm - not his left.
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While we waited for the ambulance I kept talking to granddad. I reassured him that help was on the way and that he would be okay.
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We haven’t taken a walk in the park for a while, but I know doing that F.A.S.T test helped save his life.
nextAnthony used the F.A.S.T test to help his granddad. What does it stand for?
The T in F.A.S.T stands for Time. Time to do what?
Take action: If someone is having a stroke, call 999.
Start OverFirst 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
With regard to the current coronavirus crisis, guidance can be found in our Guidance and Support section. Please always consider your own personal safety first when delivering first aid.
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
Practise all first aid skills
These activities help young people to practise more than one first aid skill.
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