Welsh Assembly
The National Assembly for Wales Health and Social Care Committee launch report on its inquiry into 'Stroke Risk Reduction'
The National Assembly for Wales Health and Social Care Committee takes evidence from AFA
AFA has been working hard to ensure that your voice is heard across the UK Governments. As part of this, we were called to provide evidence to the Welsh Assembly’s inquiry into Stroke Risk Reduction on 22 September. Jo Jerrome, Assistant Director at the AFA, told the Parliamentary Committee about the incidence of AF and the impact that a diagnosis of AF has on patients. Ms Jerrome also highlighted many of the opportunistic screening programmes that take place across Wales as well as promoting the importance of an early diagnosis and successful treatment. We’re also pleased to report that since this evidence session, the issue has been raised in the Assembly a number of times, most recently at Health Questions where the Labour Health Minister, Lesley Griffiths AM stated that she would look into the possibility of introducing pulse checks for the over 50s.
The National Assembly for Wales Health and Social Care Committee, are holding an inquiry into ‘Stroke Risk Reduction’
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