What are the signs of a stroke?

Asked by Candidate

How would I recognise if someone is having a stroke?
If someone is having a stroke there is a test you can do:

F – does their face drop on one side? Do they find it hard to smile?
A – can they lift both arms and keep them there?
S – is their speech slurred or does it make little sense?
T – if you see any of the above it is time to call 📞 999

if someone is having a stroke it is important to act quickly, the faster you get help the better their recovery will be.