Prevention of stroke – share your story

Prevention of stroke – share your story

The latest opportunity from the NCD Alliance’s Our Views Our Voices Initiative: the expression of interest for series four of the NCD Diaries is now live and can be found HERE. The theme for this series is NCD prevention through the lived experience lens and the deadline for interest is 27 September.

The NCD Diaries is a global, multimedia storytelling project, and for this series advocates will have the opportunity to shed light on their lived experience of NCD prevention, including how certain prevention strategies, or lack thereof, have shaped their NCD journey. Series 4 will take place from October to December 2022. Please read the Criteria and Selection Process for more details before applying. Please submit your Expression of Interest by September 27th 2022 by 12pm GMT. The Expression of Interest form is only open to people with life experiences affiliated with or involved with members of the NCD Alliance, including national and regional NCD alliances.

Speakers for the 2nd session of the European Life After Stroke series announced

Speakers for the 2nd session of the European Life After Stroke series announced

Professor Avril Drummond (England), will be chairing the second session on 9 November 11.45 – 13.00 CET.

Fatigue after stroke is common and debilitating. Yet despite much research, there are many unanswered questions about fatigue and how best to manage it. Stroke survivors often report that clinicians do not talk to them about fatigue and some only learn much later that it is a symptom of stroke. This session will provide an overview of the topic and the important issues for both clinicians and stroke survivors.

Avril will be joined by speakers:

  • Ruth Miller, stroke survivor (England)
  • Gillian Mead, clinical academic (Scotland)
  • Anners Lerdal, clinical researcher (Norway)

Join us and you will learn about fatigue after stroke, why it is it important and what things might help.’

Professor Avril Drummond, Session Chair

Book your Free place now https://bit.ly/3QjkotW

Find out more about the European Life After Stroke Series at www.elasf.org

We are currently seeking accreditation for this event from the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.

Stroke Action Plan for Europe Status Report 2022 published

Stroke Action Plan for Europe Status Report 2022 published

The annual status report for the Stroke Action Plan for Europe has been published that highlights recent developments and achievements made towards improving stroke care across Europe.

From the inclusion of stroke as a priority in the EU NCD Initiative, Healthier Together Plan to the establishment of a strong and growing network of over 90 National Coordinators, from the publication of the Essentials of Stroke Care guidelines to the development of the National Stroke Plan template.

The Stroke Action Plan for Europe is making great progress in working towards better stroke care in Europe.

Read the report here: https://actionplan.eso-stroke.org/annual-status-report-2022/

World Stroke Organisation calls for stroke support organisation testimonials

World Stroke Organisation calls for stroke support organisation testimonials

At the 14th World Stroke Congress in Singapore in October 2022, the World Stroke Organisation will be showcasing the work of stroke support organisations from around the world.

They would like to share testimonials from stroke survivors, family and carers throughout the Congress.  This can be a short written piece, a quote, a poem, a photo, or artwork.

Find out more at https://www.world-stroke.org/news-and-blog/news/calling-for-sso-testimonials

Please send your testimonials to sarah.belson@stroke.org.uk by 10 October 2022.

 

 

 

 

Speakers for the European Life After Stroke series confirmed, 9 November 10.00 – 11.15 CET

Speakers for the European Life After Stroke series confirmed, 9 November 10.00 – 11.15 CET

Dr Carina Persson (Sweden) will be chairing this first session on going back to work after a stroke.

This important goal may seem impossible. Yet, in spite of impairments, a return to professional work is possible. This session provides practical help on doing this.

Carina will be joined by stroke survivor Anders Andersson (Sweden), Professor of Rehabilitation Research, Kate Radford (England) and Katharina Stibrant Sunnerhagen, Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine (Sweden)

Join us and you will learn from the latest research and a stroke survivor´s experiences.’

Carina Persson

Book your Free place at https://bit.ly/3daJuMQ

European Life After Stroke Forum Series 2022 open for registration

European Life After Stroke Forum Series 2022 open for registration

Our second free online event of 2022 on Wednesday 9 November is now open for registration.

We are pleased to bring to you three exciting sessions focussing on key issues faced by people living with stroke: getting back to work; fatigue and getting active. Chaired by Dr Carina Persson (Sweden), Professor Avril Drummond (England), and Juliet Bouverie (England) respectively. Each session will include a mix of presentations from stroke survivors and academically active speakers in the field of life after stroke.

There are many issues for people after a stroke including getting back to a good quality of life that is worth living. Here, the European Life After Stroke Forum event in November will focus on three areas that are really important to help those living with stroke get their lives back on track. These sessions will cover a mix of research and evidence, contributions from health practitioners as well as hearing from stroke survivors who will share their personal experiences. This event is for anyone with an interest in life after stroke and keen to improve services and care post stroke and rehabilitation.

SAFE Director General, Arlene Wilkie

We are currently seeking accreditation for this event from the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.

Book your place at https://bit.ly/3BSVPQc

If you missed our other events in the Live After Stroke Series, you can now catch up on demand at elasf.org