Most people will be referred to the clinics by their GP. Others are referred by a doctor in the hospital. People may have had a referral made after attending the A&E department.

We try wherever possible to carry out any tests needed on the same day as the clinic appointment. Therefore patients should be prepared to spend up to three hours at the hospital.

What are stroke TIA clinics?

These outpatient clinics see people who have had symptoms which might be due to a stroke or mini stroke. However, many people who attend the clinic are found to have had a less serious illness such as migraine.