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<p>Improving care for people who suffer stroke, and preventing strokes, are priorities
for the National Health Service as set out in the recently published NHS Long Term
Plan. Building on the learning and success of the previous National Stroke strategy,
NHS England will work with partners across the system to lead a programme which will
drive the next step change in the care stroke patients receive. As well as significant
investment in early cardiovascular disease detection and prevention, this will include
funding major increases in the number of patients benefitting from potentially life-changing
treatment to dissolve or remove blood clots. Further investment in higher intensity
models for stroke rehabilitation will ensure patients have the best chance of returning
to employment or independence, experiencing reduced disability and improved support
for cognitive and psychological need.</p><p> </p><p>Further information on funding
will be set out in the implementation framework for the Long Term Plan, due to be
published in the spring.</p>
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