touch Neurology interview with SAFE President, Hariklia Proios
Earlier this month, touch Neurology interviewed Hariklia Proios, SAFE President, about our future objectives, challenges, opportunities and upcoming events
Watch the interview here
World Health Assembly adopts the Global Action Plan
The Intersectoral Global Action Plan (GAP) on Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders was adopted as a global health priority at the 75th World Health Assembly.
The GAP will address the worldwide and European challenges and gaps in providing care and services for people with neurological disorders, including stroke.
The European Federation of Neurological Associations calls for close alignment of the GAP with the European Union Non-Communicable Disease Initiative ‘Healthier Together’, expected to be adopted in June 2022.
Stroke Rehabilitation Webinar – 25 May 2022
The World Stroke Academy and the American Heart Association will be running a joint webinar on Guidelines for Stroke Rehabilitation on 25 May at 15.00 CET.
The webinar is free and accessible to anyone interested in learning about stroke rehabilitation and recovery.
Cardiovascular Disease Plan for Europe launched
As a member of the European Alliance for Cardiovascular Health (EACH), we are pleased to see the launch of the Cardiovascular Disease Plan for Europe yesterday, (Monday 16 May 2022).
EACH brings together patients, healthcare professionals, insurers, researchers and industry to tackle Europe’s leading cause of death.
The proposed Plan aims to reduce premature and preventable deaths in Europe by one third in 2030, improve access for all to high quality cardiovascular risk assessments, set multi-disciplinary care pathways and pave the way for greater quality of life.
It also aims to build further on the upcoming EU Non-Communicable Diseases Initiative ‘Healthier Together’ which will be developed with EU Member States, with national plans, tailored to country-specific realities and needs.
Arlene Wilkie, SAFE Director General said:
We are excited to be involved in this initiative. It complements and strengthens the work that we are doing on the Stroke Action Plan for Europe 2018-2030 and ensures that stroke remains high on the European policy agenda.
For more information about the plan see https://www.cardiovascular-alliance.eu/each-plan-for-cardiovascular-health-launched/
World Health Organisation Informal Consultation, 18-19 May 2022
The World Health Organization (WHO) is holding a consultation with people living with non-communicable diseases and mental health conditions on the 18 and 19 May (09:00 – 12:00 CEST).
WHO is developing a Framework for Meaningful Engagement, which includes those living with stroke. The aim is to involve them in co-designing policies, programmes and principles.
The consultation will include a mixture of presentations, discussions and breakout sessions. They will be co-led and facilitated by those with lived experience.
Sign up here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/livedexperienceEUROen
Clinical Trials Day Friday, 20 May 2022
It is International Clinical Trials Day this Friday – the European Centre for Clinical Research Training has organised a free webinar on 20 May on International Clinical Trials Day.
During this free online session, patients will share their journey in a clinical study. This will be an excellent opportunity for other patients to learn the benefits of clinical research.
To register click here.
Stroke Action Plan for Europe
