Jan 25, 2022
The University of Ulster is conducting a research study focusing on the unseen and unmet needs of younger stroke survivors (under age 65).
They are looking for young stroke survivors, carers and stroke healthcare professionals from across Europe to participate by completing a 10-15 minute online questionnaire.
Go to the questionnaires for:
Young Stroke Survivors
Young Stroke Carers
Stroke Clinicians
Please complete by the end of March.
Dec 14, 2021
Registration is open for the virtual summit which will identify the best ways for an effective and coordinated implementation of the WHO global action plan on neurological disorders in Europe.
For more information and to register, visit this link and click on the pink ‘register now’ button which will take you to the event platform:
https://oneneurology.net/eu-summit/
Dec 14, 2021
The Essentials of Stroke Care provides a practical tool to guide healthcare professionals in improving stroke care and developed as part of the Stroke Action Plan for Europe.
The Guide contains an overview of evidence-based interventions covering the entire chain of stroke care. The Essentials of Stroke Care sets an essential and much-needed standard for providing stroke care in the pre-hospital setting, during the acute hospital stay, rehabilitation and life after stroke, and includes surgical, pharmacological, non-pharmacological, and supportive interventions.
Listen to Professor Thornsten Steiner talk about the importance of the Essentials of Stroke Care https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJPan2W1OQQ
Download the guide here https://actionplan.eso-stroke.org/sap-e-essentials-of-stroke-care/
Dec 3, 2021
The Minister of Health of the Generalitat de Catalunya, Josep Maria Argimon, has signed the letter of adherence to the Stroke Action Plan for Europe 2018- 2030.
Alongside the members of the Catalan Steering Committee of the Stroke Action Plan for Europe, which includes representatives of one of members Fundacio Ictus, the Catalan Health Minister highlighted the Catalan Health Department’s commitment to this initiative.
Find out more about the Stroke Action Plan for Europe Declaration at: https://eso-stroke.org/declaration-for-action-on-stroke-launches-on-european-stroke-awareness-day/
For more information about the Stroke Action Plan for Europe visit: http://actionplan.eso-stroke.org
Nov 16, 2021
The Stroke Media and Advocacy Resource Training (SMART) videos cover a range of topics, such as how stroke support organisations can prepare an advocacy plan, how they can involve stroke survivors in national advocacy work and how they can engage with the local media and influence decision-makers.
Based on our media and advocacy training workshops organised in 2020, the videos are available to view on our YouTube channel to support anyone who is trying to implement the Stroke Action Plan for Europe in their country.
You can watch the SMART videos here: https://bit.ly/3EzhsTN
Visit regularly https://actionplan.eso-stroke.org/ for further materials that will be useful for your stroke advocacy campaign.
Nov 16, 2021
The Active Citizenship Network has launched an online survey: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on non-communicable and chronic patients’ therapeutic adherence across Europe.
The questionnaire is for patient associations and advocacy groups, including stroke support organisations.
The survey is anonymous but if you contribute, your organisation will be cited in the final report. Click here to fill in the EU survey!
The deadline is 9 December 2021.