Urgent investment in stroke care needed to mend overstretched health systems
Brussels, 9 November 2020 - New research published today shows future costs of stroke care in Europe could increase to €86 billion in 2040 if we fail to invest in stroke prevention, treatments and rehabilitation. The study was commissioned by SAFE and undertaken by...
Mechanical thrombectomy offers good value for money in Europe
A paper published this month in Stroke Journal shows that treating all eligible patients with mechanical thrombectomy generated health and social care costs of €11 billion compared with €12 billion for current practice. Ramon Luengo-Fernandez and his team at the...
SHOT CALLERS: A Virtual Event on COVID-19 Vaccines
The European Patient Forum are hosting a event on all things related to the COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday, 28 January 2021 - 15:00-16:15 CET. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the development and approval of new vaccines in a much shorter time-frame than usual. As a...
Festive message from the SAFE team!
We wish to extend out thanks for your continued support during a challenging year for us all. The pandemic has stretched healthcare systems to breaking point across Europe, touching everyone, including those affected by stroke. We now know much more about the link...
Hariklia Proios appointed new President of SAFE
At the SAFE General Assembly last month (November 2020), SAFE members appointed Hariklia Proios as the new President. Hariklia is has been on the SAFE board for three years and is the Vice President of the Hellenic Action for Stroke in Greece. We asked Hariklia about...
Jon Barrick steps down as SAFE’s President
Last month (November 2020), after six years on the board, Jon Barrick stepped down as SAFE’s President and retired from the board. Jon dedicated many years to being a champion of improving the live of people affected by stroke and we warmly thanked him for this at our...
Life with spasticity
