National Stroke Week — 3rd to 9th August
National Stroke Week runs 3–9 August and teaches the F.A.S.T. signs of stroke — Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call 000. Recognising these signs quickly and acting fast can save a life. A stroke is always a medical emergency.
National Stroke Week encourages the community to know the F.A.S.T. signs of stroke so they can help save a life. Every minute matters when someone is having a stroke, and knowing what to look for — and acting on it immediately — genuinely changes outcomes.
How to recognise the signs of a stroke?
Stroke Foundation recommends the F.A.S.T. test as an easy way to remember the most common signs of stroke.
Using the F.A.S.T. test involves asking these simple questions:
Face — Check their face. Has their mouth drooped?
Arms — Can they lift both arms?
Speech — Is their speech slurred? Do they understand you?
Time — Is critical. If you see any of these signs, call 000 straight away.
A stroke is always a medical emergency. Even if the signs pass quickly, it still needs urgent assessment — a temporary episode can be a warning sign of a bigger stroke to come.
How Montier Health Supports Stroke Prevention
Most strokes are linked to manageable risk factors, and this is where regular GP care makes a real difference. At Montier Health, our clinicians work with patients to identify and manage the conditions that raise stroke risk, including:
High blood pressure — one of the single biggest risk factors, and often symptomless
High cholesterol
Atrial fibrillation and other irregular heart rhythms
Type 2 diabetes
Smoking and excess alcohol use
If it's been a while since your last blood pressure check, since your medication was reviewed, or since you've had a general health assessment, National Stroke Week is a timely reminder to book one. Prevention starts well before an emergency does. Visit the event website.
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