Stroke affects one in four people, so #DontBeTheOne – But what if you already are #TheOne?
Today is the World Stroke Day and the global campaign’s slogan is „1 in 4 of us will have a stroke. #DontBeTheOne“. SAFE supports the global campaign, as we do every year. At the same time, we recognise and acknowledge the struggle of those among us who were unlucky...
On World Stroke Day 2019 SAFE announces the next big step: European Life After Stroke Forum 2020
Brussels, October 29th, 2019- Based on insights gathered over the years, the Stroke Alliance for Europe (SAFE) is announcing the first ever European event dedicated solely to life after stroke. Research and medical attention into the areas of primary prevention and...
The success of the World Stroke Day 2019 in Catalonia
Fundació Ictus and the four associations who represent the several local patient groups from Catalonia met last Saturday, 26th October to celebrate the World Stroke Day all together. It was the first time Fundació Ictus and the four associations celebrated together...
Stroke Survivors’ Needs in the UK: Need to put the spotlight on long-term stroke care and rehabilitation
"Stroke survivors in the UK are going without vital care and support. There are 1.2 million stroke survivors across the UK, but sadly 45% of people feel abandoned after leaving hospital" says Juliet Bouverie, Chief Executive of the Stroke Association UK. SAFE: What is...
World Stroke Day 2019 in Greece: A two-day scientific event on 19th & 20th October 2019
Author: Anna Tsiakiri, PhD, Psychologist from the Greek stroke support organisation, Hellenic Alliance for Stroke This weekend, the Hellenic Alliance for Stroke in cooperation with the Hellenic Neurological Society, Postgraduate Program "Stroke" of Democritus...
