Stroke National Clinical Network

The network's vision is that everyone at risk of stroke, or recovering from one, will have fair and easy access to care that supports better health and wellbeing.

The network is represented and defined by a set of core principles.

Equity

We recognise the needs of different communities. We will adapt stroke services and care approaches to best meet those needs. We want everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand to have the opportunity to:

• prevent first or subsequent strokes
• recover from stroke with the best possible outcomes.

Person and whānau-centred care

People experiencing stroke and their whānau are at the centre of what we do. What is important to them will drive and shape the care and support that they receive now and into the future.  

Clinical excellence

Our services will be informed by recognised New Zealand and international best practice. We will include the knowledge and experiences of those living with stroke in our communities. Ensuring we provide clinical excellence with skill and compassion.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi led

Our services and the way that we work will be guided by the principles and articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Nationally and regionally organised

Services will be consistent and coordinated throughout the motu. They will be delivered by competent regional and national structures.

Based on our principles, our objectives are to:

• create models of care and service standards to reduce inequity and differences in care access and quality
• work with regional stroke networks and stakeholders to achieve nationwide consistency
• identify and support key programmes that need national planning and implementation
• identify and support national workforce development initiatives
• establish processes to track progress in system changes, service delivery, and user outcomes
• maintain networks that support strong relationships with consumers, health professionals, and stroke staff.

The Stroke Network has specific areas related to the patient pathway and journey. The following rōpū rangatira (workstreams) are priority based on the impact and importance to improving services for stroke.  

• Prevention.
• Hyperacute care.
• Acute care.
• Rehabilitation and recovery.
• Workforce.

Email us if you want more information about the Stroke National Clinical Network.

nationalstrokenetwork@tewhatuora.govt.nz

National Stroke Network Work Plan 2024 to 2029external link