The Stroke Service at Darent Valley Hospital looks after patients who have had a stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) to offer the best possible clinical care for all phases of the stroke pathway. The Stroke Ward expanded in September 2024 and has been busier than ever since then! It offers 24-hour 7-days a week care to provide rapid assessments in the first few hours after stroke to assist early stage treatment of stroke. Allied Health Professionals, including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists, work hard to progress patients with their mobility, cognitive and speech needs. Sadly the department owns few appropriate neurological chairs compared to how many patients need them. Without them, we are often limited in getting patients out of bed, which greatly impacts their recovery.

With your help I aim to raise enough money by cycling 54 miles (86.9 km) in the London to Brighton to purchase a 'neuro' chair to help patients on their journey. Typically, these cost around £2000 - £3000! But any contributions are greatly welcomed.

Suspect a Stroke?

The F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) acronym is a simple test to help people identify the most common signs of a stroke, and emphasise the importance of acting quickly by calling 999