A message from our President

Dr G S Khuraijam
B.Sc (Hons.) MD., F.R.C.P.(London,Edinburgh,Glasgow)

I’m honoured to be the President of the Manx Stroke Foundation as it has been offering valuable assistance to stroke survivors since 1997. It also offers the opportunity for people who have had strokes to meet up with others in a similar position for social events. I have undertaken the role with great enthusiasm and look forward to continuing as the President for many years to come.

Although I am now retired from my full time position as Consultant Physician at Nobles Hospital, I am keenly interested in the development of stroke services on the Island. I give my full support to my successor, Dr John Thomas, with his plans for improvement of stroke services and to Mr Shutt the vascular surgeon at Nobles Hospital. I also fully support and endorse the UK Government’s FAST campaign which has raised public awareness in recognising the first signs of a stroke.

My hope has always been that a dedicated stroke unit with specialised trained staff be available for stroke patients on the Island. I am extremely pleased that this has now become a reality thanks to the efforts of dedicated individuals and the cooperation of the Department of Health and Social Security.