European Life After Stroke Forum – Early bird registration ends 31 January

European Life After Stroke Forum – Early bird registration ends 31 January

We are now only two months away from the next European Life After Stroke Forum which takes place in Dublin on the 11-12 March. This second in-person life after stroke focussed event promises to be a vital platform for sharing insights, discussing the latest research, and delving into best practices in this often under-researched topic. We will be bringing together stroke survivors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, researchers and advocates to address life after stroke issues.
The last day to take advantage of early bird discounts on our registration rates is 31 January – don’t delay, click to register now.
European Life After Stroke Forum 2024 – Programme now LIVE

European Life After Stroke Forum 2024 – Programme now LIVE

We are so pleased to announce that the programme for our European Life After Stroke Forum is now live on the website. Our 2024 event in Dublin promises to be a vital platform for sharing insights, discussing the latest research, and delving into best practices in this often under-researched area.

Our plenary topics are:

Plenary 1 – Building the evidence for support for life after stroke
Plenary 2 – Life after stroke – Support in action
Plenary 3 – A showcase of life after stroke from Ireland

Topics for parallels

  • A disproportionate burden? Life after stroke in women.
  • Spasticity: What is it and how can we manage it?
  • A vision for vision after stroke
  • No decision about me without me – speaking together with one voice
  • Exploring mental health post-stroke
  • Secondary stroke prevention: Managing blood pressure and the benefits of exercise.

To access the full programme, click here.

To register for the event, click here.

Call for abstracts for the 2024 European Life After Stroke Forum

Call for abstracts for the 2024 European Life After Stroke Forum

The European Life After Stroke Forum (ELASF) brings together people from a research, policy, advocacy and support perspective with people who have lived experience of stroke, to share and discuss research and best practice in life after stroke.

We are now seeking abstracts for the 2nd ELASF, for the opportunity to present either a ten-minute oral presentation or a poster presentation.

Abstracts may be submitted for two presentation types:
Scientific: We are looking for scientific abstracts that may be for either completed or ongoing trials and studies, in the broad area of life after stroke.
Services: We are also looking for abstracts that shares experiences of service developments in life after stroke with the view that these  original ideas and innovative practices can be used by others.

Please submit your abstract here – the deadline for submissions is 2 November 2023.

Our European Life After Stroke Forum event website is now LIVE

Our European Life After Stroke Forum event website is now LIVE

We are pleased to announce that our second in-person European Life After Stroke event website is now live, click here to view. Our registration and abstract submissions are also live.

Our Scientific Committee are in the process of confirming the final programme. Topics that we are likely to include are detailed below, but may be subject to change:

  • What does a ‘good’ life after stroke look like?
  • Reducing your risk of another stroke
  • Practical tips to promote mental health
  • Specific topics; managing fatigue and visual problems after stroke

We hope to see you in Dublin on the 11-12 March 2024!