The Speedy is looking at whether thrombectomy for stroke patients can be sped up through direct ambulance admission to specialist centres, rather than the nearest hospital. Paramedic Matt, explains here what it has been like getting involved the trial. #wmasresearch

As it’s #WorldBrainDay we’re highlighting that 1 in 4 people will have a stroke but access to thrombectomy is still poor in many countries. The evidence we’re making with SPEEDY isn’t just for the NHS. Thank you for supporting research to change lives worldwide 🌍 #SavingBrains

🤩 Thank you Adam, Clare and all your colleagues for giving stroke patients in the NW the opportunity to contribute towards SPEEDY and better emergency care 🫶🏻

Just 1 in 4 patients with large vessel occlusion strokes are directly admitted to specialist hospitals which can remove the clots mechanically 🧠 Crews at Dudley Hub, and other Hubs across West Midlands Ambulance Service #HelpUsHelpYou - use Speedy to help more patients access brain-saving thrombectomy.

Everyone knows the NHS runs on 🫖&🍪 so we're sending SPEEDY supporters some delicious dunkers made in Northumberland by The Hextol Foundation, who provide work experience for people needing a bit of extra help. First batch of shortbreads, oaties and 🔥gingers are on the way to WMAS😋

RCEM has launched a unique training programme to empower paramedics and emergency care professionals to engage in academic research 🏥 In collaboration with College of Paramedics and NIHR Research - the modules will take learners from the fundamentals of research through to applying

📣 Delighted that Yorkshire Ambulance Service and Hull Royal Infirmary are opening their services to SPEEDY next week 🤩 Thank you for helping to change the future of emergency stroke care. Here’s a short message of encouragement from Jeremy, one of our valued public supporters

The Speedy is testing a new pathway for direct admission to thrombectomy centres 🚑 🧠 🏥 The study team have sent some delicious biscuits from The Hextol Foundation to thank West Midlands Ambulance Service #HelpUsHelpYou colleagues like Hannah, who continue to support this vital research ☕️ 🍪 #SavingBrains

🤩With all your help we have now passed *500* SPEEDY ambulance calls to thrombectomy hospitals!🏆 Please keep calling so we can improve emergency stroke care. Only some patients will be clinically selected to go directly to thrombectomy services, but it’s never wrong to call🙏🏻

Speedy has reached 500 calls made by crews from 5 ambulance services to stroke thrombectomy centres across England! 👏 🧠 Thanks to the study team for these delicious biscuits from The Hextol Foundation - a little thank you to crews at Worcester Hub today for #SavingBrains 🍪

📣 We’re excited to announce the next SPEEDY 🚑 CPD webinar is on the 9th October 18:00. This time we’ll be discussing the role of Mobile Stroke Units as well as updating about SPEEDY. All welcome! Thank you Josh Miller for hosting. Register here➡️ tinyurl.com/speedyoct24

Speedy had its 500th call testing a new pathway for direct admission to stroke thrombectomy last week! Lovely to hear positive experiences of the study from colleagues at Dudley Hub today. All accompanied by The Hextol Foundation biscuits, pens, and the ever-popular torches! 🔦

🚨 A reminder why SPEEDY matters just published by us in EMJ: patients not admitted directly to thrombectomy centres are HALF as likely to receive treatment. Let’s keep working together to give everyone a chance to avoid severe disability 🙏🏻#savingbrains emj.bmj.com/content/early/…

Superb thrombectomy day hosted by UHNM Charity 🏥 Sanjeev Nayak today. We heard patient stories shared by those who did, and did not receive this brain-saving treatment. Too many patients miss out - I was pleased to explain how Speedy is one step in the path to improving this

Thank you Sanjeev Nayak Emergency stroke care definitely needs more resources but also needs more evidence. NIHR funded SPEEDY is the largest ever 🚑 trial to examine whether selected patients should be directly admitted to thrombectomy 🏥. Let’s keep working together to find out 🙏🏻

Dr Lisa Shaw from the SPEEDY Newcastle team has been presenting the trial design at the International Clinical Trials Methodology Course (ICTMC) today. Thanks to all our SPEEDY regions for continuing to contribute to this important research 🚑🏥.