South-east UK PCTs 'among best for stroke care'
Wednesday 19th January 2011
Primary care trusts (PCTs) in Brighton and Hove, Eastern and Coastal Kent and Barnsley provide the best stroke treatment in the country, according to new data.
These NHS organisations were picked out as the top performing regions for stroke treatment according to a range of criteria set out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
The findings were published as part of a major review of the state of stroke care nationwide, which revealed significant regional differences.
CQC chief executive Cynthia Bower explained that while the variation was a concern, it was reassuring that the improvements were achievable.
She added: "The report also shows that the barriers to effective care after transfer home and around person centred care can be overcome and improvements made, which can help people to recover from, and cope with, life after stroke."
The PCTs in Enfield, south-east Essex and Bexley were among the worst performing for stroke care.
Written by Martin Lambert
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