GB · GBR
Informational only — not medical advice. In an emergency, always call your local emergency number. Availability can change; verify before travel.
New cases / 100k
180
Annual incidence
Deaths / 100k
50
Stroke mortality
DALYs / 100k
880
Healthy years lost
Reference year 2021. Rates per 100,000 population unless noted.
CT available 24/7 at HASUs; thrombectomy is centralised in neuroscience centres and access varies by region.
999/112 ambulance service with FAST public-awareness campaigns and pre-alert to stroke units. Hyper-acute stroke unit (HASU) model concentrates acute care in fewer, higher-volume centres.
FAST recognition triggers a 999 call; ambulances pre-alert hyper-acute stroke units where patients receive rapid CT, thrombolysis, and onward referral for thrombectomy where indicated.
2 centers
| Center | 24/7 ED | Stroke unit | CT 24/7 | Thrombolysis | Thrombectomy | Rehab | Tele-stroke |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Listings are illustrative and may be incomplete. Capabilities can change — confirm directly with each center before relying on this information.
The NHS provides acute stroke care and rehabilitation free at the point of use across all four nations.
Private insurance exists but most stroke emergency care is delivered through the NHS.
Minimal at point of care; indirect costs include travel, social care, and prescription charges (varies by nation).
Public coverage confirmed through the NHS; private market plays a limited role in acute stroke.
Support, research funding, and campaigning for stroke survivors.
The vertical marker on each bar shows the regional average.
Last verified June 9, 2026. Found something out of date? Report incorrect info.
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