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Ref: FOI/1137 
 
 
18 October 2013 
 
 
 
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx 
 
 
 
Dear Mr xxxx 
 
REQUEST UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 
 
Thank you for your request, which we received on 17 October 2013. For future 
communications purposes we have allocated your request the following reference 
number FOI/1137. 
 
You have requested the following information;  
 
Please could you provide me with the following information. 
1. What medical assessment tool is used to confirm patients are suffering with a 
stroke? 
2. What is the clinical research for the use of this tool? 
3. How many calls for a suspected stroke does the trust receive a year? 
4.What date did the trust first start using the FAST tool? 
5. How many FAST assessments are carried out per year? 
 
 
We will endeavour to give a response to you as soon possible, but at the latest by 14 
November 2013 which is 20 working days after the date of your application.  If we have 
any questions or need clarification we will contact you without delay. 
 
 
Yours sincerely 
 
 
Lynsey Bull 
Freedom of Information Officer