Australia has a chronic shortage of specialised stroke rehabilitation services despite the fact that it is the second biggest cause of death and a leading cause of disability, a new report from the National Stroke Foundation has revealed.
Too many stroke survivors are being denied access to the specialised care essential to their recovery and ability to live independently - despite the fact that there are 60,000 strokes occurring in Australia every year, National Stroke Foundation CEO Dr Erin Lalor said.
Download the report here.
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