Summary
Former Member of Parliament Jonathan Ashworth is recovering from a stroke he had on New Year's Day. He thanked the NHS staff for their support and encouraged people to regularly check their blood pressure.
Key Facts
- Jonathan Ashworth is a former MP for Leicester South who served from 2011 to 2024.
- He revealed he had a stroke on New Year's Day because of very high blood pressure.
- Ashworth experienced stiffness in his left arm and lost sight in his left eye because of a blood clot.
- He thanked NHS staff for their care and support during his recovery.
- Ashworth urged others to get their blood pressure checked to prevent similar health issues.
- He shared on social media that he is "on the mend" and has started a "short run" as part of his recovery.
- The Stroke Association suggests using the FAST method to recognize stroke symptoms: Face weakness, Arm weakness, Speech problems, and Time to call emergency services.
