The East Midlands ISDN was established in April 2021 and became operational in June 2021. It consists of a project team including clinical leads for both acute and community services and we are governed by the Midlands Stroke Delivery Board to ensure we deliver our vision.
The team facilitates improvements in stroke services within the East Midlands by working in partnership with NHS providers, commissioners for stroke services and other stakeholders including the voluntary sector, academia and commercial organisations.
The ISDN supports the whole care pathway for stroke from prevention and pre-hospital care through to early-supported discharge (ESD), community stroke rehabilitation and life after stroke.
To support the development of high quality and equitable stroke services in the East Midlands, achieving the best clinical outcomes, patient experience and safety. We will achieve this by: