Snapshot report on stroke services

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Summary of report content

Healthwatch Wakefield were hearing an increased amount of feedback relating to stroke, so they looked more closely at people’s experiences to identify whether common themes were emerging. This snapshot summarises what 53 local people told them about their experiences of stroke services in 2025, the emerging themes and our recommendations.

What's working well

  • High quality GP care
  • Fast and effective hospital and emergency treatment
  • Strong rehabilitation and community support
  • Carer support and assistive technology

What could be improved

  • Long waits for and delays in care
  • Poor communication
  • Gaps in post discharge support and rehabilitation
  • The quality of care
  • The emotional impact

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General details

Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Wakefield
Publication date
Date evidence capture began
Date evidence capture finished
Key themes
Access to services
Accessibility and reasonable adjustments
Caring, kindness, respect and dignity
Communication with patients; treatment explanation; verbal advice
Quality of treatment
Service organisation, delivery, change and closure
Waiting for appointments or treatment; waiting lists for treatment

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
No
Primary research method used
General feedback
If an Enter and View methodology was applied, was the visit announced or unannounced?
N/A

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
General Practice (GP)
Neurology, neurosurgery and stroke care

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
53
Types of long term conditions
Blindness or severe visual impairment
Does this report feature carers?
Yes
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