Current status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 23 November 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is regarding the key message in the Stroke Association’s recent report, Keeping Stroke Recoveries in Mind, that "emotional and psychological wellbeing for someone after a stroke is just as important as their physical recovery".
The Scottish Government is committed to ensuring that people who have had a stroke receive the best possible care as quickly as possible to enable them to live longer, healthier and independent lives. This commitment extends to the emotional and psychological impact of stroke and the Scottish Government wants to ensure that the detection and management of the psychological consequences of stroke are seen as a priority by health boards. We will continue to work with organisations such as the Stroke Association to make real improvements to the quality of life of people in Scotland affected by stroke.