Thousands raised for Stroke appeal
Date of release: 9 July 2024
A team of dedicated staff has cycled more than one thousand miles to raise money for specialist equipment to be used in New Cross Hospital’s Stroke Department.
Staff from C21 (Stroke Ward) clocked up 1,416 miles in May to mark one mile for every inpatient they treated last year.
The money raised for The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Charity will fund a piece of advanced heart monitoring software.
Rachael Jones, Senior Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Stroke), said: “We have done so well so far and raised £3,173.66,
“Staff from different specialities got involved which was great. It was such a team effort.
“The money will go towards a piece of equipment the team will use to monitor stroke patients with more intensity and precision.
“This will reduce life-threatening complications as well as increasing the opportunity to identify Atrial Fibrillation (AF).
“This is the biggest cause of ischeamic strokes, leading to better interventions and treatments for patients.”
The inpatient ward area (C21) currently treats about 1,200 patients per year and the clinicians see around 1,000 more in the Emergency Department (ED) that prove to be non-strokes.
They provide a 24/7 thrombolysis service and have direct access to the thrombectomy service at University Hospitals of North Midlands in Stoke. All stroke patients are seen in ED by a specialist stroke team which provides 24/7 cover.
Rachael added: “The service has seen a steady increase in the number of stroke patients over the last five years.
“We are keen to not only raise awareness and reduce the risk of future stroke but strive towards being recognised as one the best performing stroke centres in the UK.”
Amie Rogers, Fundraising and Lead Digital Engagement Officer at The RWT Charity, said: “We are so proud of the Stroke Team and colleagues’ commitment to making a difference for our patients.
“They are determined to make a positive change and improve patient care. Keep going Stroke Team, we’re all behind you.”
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- For further information, please email amy.downward@nhs.net
