Worcestershire stroke cases expected to rise 70% by 2040

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

Stroke admissions in Worcestershire are projected to rise from just over 700 in 2025/26 to 1,200 by 2040, a 70 per cent increase over 15 years. Around one in four people will experience a stroke in their lifetime, according to experts quoted in a report to the county's health overview and scrutiny committee. The rise is driven by Worcestershire's ageing population, which is growing at a particularly rapid rate.

Mari Gay, managing director of the NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, told the committee on 12 October that the health service is prioritising stroke prevention. She said that whilst strokes cannot be eliminated entirely, lifestyle management and control of specific clinical conditions can help reduce the chances of having one. A new clinical lead has brought innovative tools including AI technology to Worcestershire's stroke services.

Counsellor Chris McSweeny called the projected figures a 'huge rise' and questioned whether health services would be ready for the resulting increase in demand. Ms Gay said the NHS faces an 'absolute challenge' in tackling the 'significant increase in stroke' and acknowledged that whilst the region currently benchmarks well, the predicted growth presents a substantial future pressure.

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• Stroke cases in Worcestershire set to rise 70% by 2040, NHS bosses warnTHE number of people having strokes in Worcestershire is set to rise by 70 percent in the next 15 years.Worcester News · 18 Oct, 05:00
• Stroke cases in Worcestershire set to rise 70% by 2040, NHS bosses warnTHE number of people having strokes in Worcestershire is set to rise by 70 percent in the next 15 years.Malvern Gazette · 18 Oct, 05:00

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