He thanked colleagues for their contributions, highlighted the impact of strokes, noting that one stroke occurs every five minutes in the UK. He stressed the economic burden of strokes, estimating it will cost £75 billion annually by 2035, up from £26 billion in 2015. Gwynne also addressed workforce shortages and unequal access to thrombectomy treatment across regions, advocating for better coordination among care services.

Jim Shannon praised the contributions of previous speakers and highlighted the impact of strokes on individuals and families. He discussed the 'Neurorehabilitation: State of the Nation' report, which outlines the state of UK stroke rehabilitation services and recommends levelling up neurorehabilitation service infrastructure across the country to address post-pandemic recovery needs. Shannon noted that Northern Ireland has one of the highest incidences and mortality rates for strokes in the UK, with more than 40,000 survivors. He emphasised the importance of immediate access to care and advocated for better continuity of care after discharge.

Discussed the Scottish Government's Stroke Improvement Plan 2023, highlighting efforts to reduce strokes by minimising health inequalities. Mentioned a £500 million investment in Glasgow through the city region deal and noted that strokes remain a leading cause of death in Scotland despite declining deaths due to increased awareness.

The hon. Member is making a powerful speech, and I appreciate his passion. He spoke of awareness, understanding and education about strokes. We need much more work on that; many people are unaware of stroke symptoms. They should be aware of what might be happening to a family member or friend before their very eyes.

The Stroke Association provides an excellent briefing with updates from the all-party parliamentary group on stroke. The hon. Member has raised important points about prevention, treatment and aftercare. The MP discussed the need for a renewed focus on stroke prevention, early intervention, and timely diagnosis. She highlighted that 80% of strokes are preventable with controlled risk factors such as blood pressure and atrial fibrillation. The MP also pointed out that younger people under retirement age account for one in four cases. She suggested making health checks more accessible to monitor potential risks earlier. Moreover, she advocated for faster ambulance response by categorising stroke calls as category 1 rather than the current category 2. Additionally, she raised concerns about the limited access to life-saving treatments like thrombectomy and the need for a specialist workforce in interventional neuroradiology. The MP also mentioned the importance of ensuring that patients receive appropriate care after discharge from hospital. My hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. When it comes to social care, people are often untrained and as a result could cause more harm than good if they do not know how to care for a patient who has had a stroke. Will he ensure that Labour discusses how it will train our care workforce to have the right skills to deliver ongoing care?