David Hargroves is NHS England’s National Clinical Director for Stroke. A consultant stroke physician in East Kent, David graduated from University College London, with a Masters from Kings following a stroke research thesis during his general medicine, geriatric and stroke fellowship training.

Previously the clinical lead for the Getting it Right First Time (GIRFT) stroke programme and NHS England’s National Specialty Advisor for Stroke, David co-produced the National Stroke Service Model (NSSM), the Integrated Stroke Service Model (ICSSM) and the National Optimal Stroke Imaging Pathway (NOSIP), all published in 2021. He is also a holder of the Life after Stroke Award for Professional Excellence from the Stroke Association.