First Aberdeen goes FAST

First Aberdeen is linking up with two health groups to raise awareness of stroke signs and symptoms.

It is working in partnership with NHS Grampian and Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland to help familiarise people with the FAST – Face, Arm, Speech and Time (to call 999) - call.

The operator is highlighting the message to all its bus drivers and incorporating it into its driver training scheme to ensure staff can recognise if a passenger might be having a stroke. CHSS Stroke nurses will also be boosting FAST campaign awareness among First Bus staff in Aberdeen.

First Aberdeen is displaying FAST messages to the public on bus tickets, on-bus advertising and social media.

“This is a very worthwhile campaign. Stroke is a serious issue and one we are proud to raise awareness of here at First Aberdeen, among our staff and our customers,” says Graeme Macfarlan, Commercial Director for First Bus (Scotland).