The £6,000 scanner is being used to speed up treatment for incontinence, a common problem for a third of stroke patients.

Previously patients had to have ultrasound scans.

Dewsbury stroke consultant Dr P Datta said: “I would like to thank our volunteers for donating this important piece of equipment.

“Incontinence following a stroke is distressing for patients as well as their families and it can be helped by medication. Now we have the equipment directly available in our stroke unit to quickly identify whether medication should be given, which significantly helps to improve the care of our stroke patients.”

Ann Hallaways, head of voluntary services, added: “The money was raised through the three coffee shops at Dewsbury that are staffed by volunteers. They had to sell a lot of cups of tea and coffee to raise the money!”

On average, 287 people a year are admitted to the hospital as a result of a stroke.