Boost for Stroke Patients In Swansea

LOCAL Labour AM Andrew Davies has welcomed extra money for stroke services in Swansea West.

Welsh Labour Health Minister Edwina Hart has announced an extra £2.5 million for stroke services in Wales. The extra money will ensure that extra hospital bed places are set aside for stroke patients.

Labour AM Andrew Davies said:

''Welsh Labour is making stroke services an absolute top priority and I am delighted with this extra funding for stroke services in Swansea West.

''While the number of people suffering from strokes has fallen in recent years those people who survive a stroke are often left with varying degrees of disability and rehabilitation needs - and thanks to this money stroke patients will receive the care and treatment they deserve.

"Swansea Health Board will now benefit from part of this extra funding and will have to work with Swansea to identify where extra beds and specialist care are needed for stroke services.''

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