Ref: FOI/1137
18 October 2013
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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