Use the mnemonic FAST to help remember the signs and symptoms of a stroke.
F – Facial weakness — can they smile? Has their mouth or eye drooped?
A – Arms — can they raise both arms?
S – Speech — can they speak clearly? or is their speech muddled up or are they unable to talk? Can they understand what you are saying?
T – Time — time to call 999 and request an ambulance urgently