1. Northern England Strategic Clinical Network Conference 15 th May 2015 Stroke Update Elizabeth Morris Network Delivery Team Manager

2. Top 3 achievements we want to celebrate and share Continued clinical engagement Improved access to stroke services Increased % patients thrombolysed

3. Top 3 priorities in our region 2015-17 Early detection and management of atrial fibrillation Review of hyperacute / acute stroke services Equitable access to Early Supported Discharge teams Expected outcome Reduced number of preventable strokes Reduced number of hyperacute units, improved thrombolysis rates, improved patient outcomes Consistent therapy services/ earlier hospital discharge Priorities

4. What we need and what we fear Commissioner engagement Primary Care support Accurate, timely data What we fear might stop this happening Resources – financial / staffing Changing national / local priorities NHS Changes What we need to help us achieve our top 3 priorities