Request

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Request Details:

Increase in Stroke Cases:

Please provide data on the recent increase in stroke cases among individuals in their 50s, as reported in the media (e.g., The Telegraph, November 2024).

I would like to know the specific figures for the reported 55% increase in stroke incidence, including breakdowns by age group and any relevant demographic information.

Vaccination Status:

Of the individuals in the 50+ age group who have experienced strokes within the period covering the reported increase, how many were vaccinated against COVID-19?

If available, please provide details on the type of vaccine administered (e.g., Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca), the number of doses, and any available data regarding the timing of vaccination relative to the onset of the stroke.

Data on Other Potential Factors:

In addition to vaccination status, please provide any other available data on potential contributing factors to the rise in stroke cases (e.g., lifestyle, medical history, underlying conditions).

Has any analysis been conducted by your organisation to assess the correlation, if any, between COVID-19 vaccination and the observed increase in stroke cases in middle-aged individuals? If so, please provide any reports or findings.

Previous Analysis and Studies:

Please share any and all studies, reports, or data analyses conducted or commissioned by your organisation regarding the impact of COVID-19 vaccination on stroke incidence, particularly among middle-aged individuals.

If available, include any guidance issued to healthcare providers on monitoring or managing stroke risk post-vaccination.

Comparative Data (Pre- and Post-Vaccination Rollout):

Please provide stroke incidence data for the 50+ age group for comparable time periods before and after the COVID-19 vaccination rollout began. This will help establish a comparative baseline.

Additional Information:

If the requested data cannot be provided in full, I would appreciate receiving partial data or summaries to the extent permissible under FOI regulations.

If this request exceeds the limit for free responses, please let me know the estimated cost and narrow down the request accordingly.

Thank you for your attention to this request. I look forward to your response within the statutory period. If you need clarification on any point, please feel free to reach out.

Response

I am writing to advise you that following a search of our paper and electronic records, I have established that the information you requested is not held by the NHSBSA.

Advice and Assistance

Having reviewed your request, I believe that it is possible that NHS England may hold some or all of the information you require. Further information in relation to your query is also available on their website: NHS England » Hospital admissions for strokes rise by 28% since 2004 – as NHS urges the public to ‘Act FAST’

NHS England can also be contacted at:

NHS England PO Box 16738 Redditch B97 9PT Telephone 0300 311 22 33 Email: england.contactus@nhs.net
Web http://www.england.nhs.uk/contact-us/foi/

Publishing this response

Please note that this information will be published on our Freedom of Information disclosure log at:

https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/foi-02397