A stroke is a serious life-threatening medical condition that happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Strokes are a medical emergency and urgent treatment is essential.

There are two main causes of stroke:

Ischaemic – where the blood supply is stopped because of a blood clot, accounting for 85% of all cases
Haemorrhagic – where a weakened blood vessel supplying the brain bursts

There's also a related condition called a transient ischaemic attack (TIA), where the blood supply to the brain is temporarily interrupted.

We offer Stroke services at both of our acute hospitals.

Get in contact

North

North Devon District Hospital

Main switchboard on 01271 322577

Fortescue Ward - 01271 322330 ndht.fortescueward@nhs.net

East

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)

Contact Ashburn Ward on 01392 404530

Contact Bolham Ward on 01392 402777

Contact Bovey Ward on 01392 402560

Contact Kenn Ward on 01392 402553

Contact Torridge Ward on 01392 402760

Contact Clyst Ward on 01392 402507

Contact Yealm Ward 01392 404535

Contact Durbin Ward on 01392 406358

Contact Wynard Ward on 01392 403317