Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps Department is taking to support people (a) at risk of stroke and (b) who have recently suffered strokes.

As set out in the 10-Year Health Plan, we will develop new Cardiovascular Modern Service Framework which will prioritise ambitious, evidence-led, consistent, high quality, and clinically informed approaches to prevention, treatment, and care.

The National Stroke Service Model provides best practice for stroke care, including post-discharge, which should include comprehensive rehabilitation and personalised care and support. The National Stroke Quality Improvement in Rehabilitation programme is helping to transform community-based care by increasing access to specialist stroke rehabilitation at home.