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NHS Fails Stroke Patients Amid Rehab Staff Shortages

4/3/2026

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  • Health leaders in the UK warn the NHS is failing stroke patients due to rehabilitation staff shortages.
  • Rehab duration is limited to three to four days in hospital and one to two days at home, despite three hours of daily therapy being recommended.
  • The Department of Health acknowledges the issue after a survey shows community services are 26% below recommended levels.