National Advisory Committee for Stroke

Overview

The National Advisory Committee for Stroke (NACS) is a national group which coordinates implementation of the Stroke Improvement Plan 2023. The committee convenes twice a year and aims to promote Scotland-wide collaboration, peer support and dissemination of best practice:

The remit of the NACS is to:

• co-ordinate and evaluate implementation of the Stroke Improvement Plan
• oversee the development of national stroke strategy
• provide expert advice to the Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates

Members

The NACS is chaired by Dr Matthew Lambert, Consultant Stroke Physician, CMO Specialty Advisor for Stroke. It includes representation from clinicians, the third sector, professional groups, Managed Clinical Networks and research/academic fields.

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