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...
SAFE Director Arlene Wilkie talk about the Stroke Action Plan for Europe.
Chair of the Stroke Action Plan for Europe, Prof Hanne Christensen and co-chairs Arlene Wilkie Dr Francesca Romana Pezzella met online, with TouchNEUROLOGY, to discuss the Stroke Action Plan for Europe which sets out the implementation of evidence-based preventive...
Invitation to the Global Heart Hub advocacy speaker series.
Heart disease is the #1 killer of women. This is under-recognised with adverse consequences for the #diagnosis & treatment of women. Join our Inspire #Advocacy Speaker Series with Amy Friedrich-Karnik, @WomenHeartOrg, & Cecily Foster, WomenHeart Champion, on...
Stroke support during the pandemic.
A one-hour webinar on 1 July, 11.00 BST/12.00 CEST, Bridging the distance - creating stroke support during COVID-19, will look at how international stroke support organisations have delivered services during the pandemic. Join the panel, Kelvin Leong, stroke...
Translation of the Stroke Action Plan for Europe: Reaching wider audiences
The official language of SAFE is English although for many members this remains a challenge. Beyond SAFE, the language barrier inevitably limits the opportunity to engage and influence others who otherwise might respond to the communication. We are thankful to our...
SAFE joins forces with 11 other health organisations calling for action on cardiovascular disease
SAFE has signed a joint statement (16 June 2021) calling on the EU to develop a comprehensive EU plan on cardiovascular disease (CVD). Strokes and heart attacks are cardiovascular events and are the leading cause of death in Europe. The signatory organisations...
Life with spasticity
