This is a British Sign Language (BSL) version of the NHS ‘Help Us Help You’ Stroke campaign leaflet.
The leaflet explains the first signs of a stroke and why any one sign of a stroke is an emergency and to contact 999 immediately. The leaflet also includes information on who is most at risk of a stroke and how to reduce your chances of having a stroke.
The first sign of a stroke might not seem like much. Like – not being able to raise your arm. Or struggling to smile. Or slurring when you sign/speak. Any sign of a stroke is always an emergency.
Face or arm or speech, at the first sign, it’s time to contact 999.
BSL users can make a BSL video call to 999 using the 999 BSL website or app. Visit 999BSL.co.uk
Text relay users can call 18000 to contact 999 If you are a BSL user, deaf, have hearing loss or communication difficulties you can text the emergency services on 999 but you need to register your phone in advance. Find out more at emergencysms.co.uk
What is the FAST test?
Face: is there weakness on one side of their face?
Arms: can they raise both arms?
Speech: is their language slurred?
Time: to call 999.
