
You are twice as likely to die from a stroke if you smoke: Do what you can to prevent it
Each 31 May, the World No Tobacco Day is being celebrated around the globe by raising awareness about the harmful and deadly effects of smoking and the use of tobacco products. SAFE is trying to raise awareness about the dangers of smoking for another very important...

Stroke Survivors’ needs in Turkey: Stroke consequences not addressed adequately
"In our country, our patients are facing several problems after stroke. The number of physical therapy units is adequate, however, we should pay extra attention for the subjects such as lack of training and methods, inadequate speech rehabilitation therapy, lack of...

SAFE represented stroke patient voice at ESOC 2019
The 5th European Stroke Organisation Conference (ESOC), took place in Milan, Italy, from 22 to 24 May 2019. ESOC 2019 was attended by more than 5,600 participants from all over the world. Stroke Alliance for Europe had a stand at this important event, providing...

Stroke Survivors’ needs in Croatia: The lack of logistical coordination within the system itself
"For stroke survivors the real battle begins after they have been discharged from the hospital. The bio-psycho-social burden on any society (family unit), if they are not properly prepared or organized, can very quickly become devastating" said Hrvoje Jurlina, M.D.,...

Stroke survivors to look past their own countries and make stroke recognised by EU institutions
"Having attended the SAFE Regional Conference in Paris, I was struck by the need for us as stroke survivors to look past our own borders and countries and to focus on what can be done to ensure that the EU Institutions recognise the burden of stroke across Europe on...