Sarah Dyke raised the critical issue of stroke, noting that it is the UK’s fourth biggest killer and the largest cause of complex disability. She highlighted that by 2035, one in three people in her constituency will be aged 65 or older, exacerbating the impact of strokes due to poor ambulance response times and inadequate post-stroke care. Dyke emphasised the preventable nature of stroke but stressed that without significant improvements, Somerset’s current healthcare system would fail a large number of its residents. She cited an avoidable £1.6 billion annual loss in productivity and shared personal stories to illustrate the economic and human costs. The MP also discussed the closure of Yeovil district hospital hyper-acute services, which is meant to provide patients with more efficient care but has raised concerns about longer travel distances for emergency treatment. Dyke emphasised the need for faster ambulance response times and better post-stroke support, highlighting that 62% of the costs are borne by unpaid carers. She concluded by calling on the Government to prioritise stroke care in the new health plan and invest in digital tools.