We are delighted to announce that The Burdett Trust has awarded grants to five projects under the Cerebrovascular Accident (#Stroke) Programme. The projects are being conducted by teams from @UCLan, Oxford Uni Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT), STHResearch&Innovation, London South Bank University - LSBU.

Delighted to be working with Dr Emma bray and colleagues in the NorthWest on variability in investigating crytogenic #stroke Deb Lowe💜

When speaking about sex after stroke at #UKSF24, Jennifer Godber shared a quote from a carer. ‘When I looked at my partner, I no longer saw him, I just saw a to-do list.’ The challenges faced by stroke-affected couples can only be addressed if spoken about openly and honestly.

Prof Chris Price highlighting the need for: 🧠 stroke rehabilitation specialty centre 🎓 Stroke research academy #UKSF24

Lesion recovery can benefit from sleep, but stroke survivors are 3 to 4 times more likely to experience insomnia than the general population. This can slow recovery, exacerbate fatigue, and act as a risk factor for recurrent stroke. “Sleep and fatigue” session at #UKSF24. 👆

Todays jaw to the floor moment UK Stroke Forum was learning that women consistently achieve poorer outcomes post stroke than men. I shouldn't have been surprised, but I was. This is clearly just one of many unacceptable inequities in stroke care. Work to do.

📢Registration still open for the webinar on "Headache Associated with Stroke Mimics", on 10 December 2024, 18:30-19:30 CET, 🔗 ow.ly/wT0W50U6OMv 🗣️Speakers: Dr. Bogdan Ciopleias Prof.Anita Arsovska #stroke #strokecare #strokeresearch #stroketwitter #strokeeducation #ESOWebinar

“Stroke is universally stressful so the high levels of anxiety and depression experienced by survivors are not surprising and almost normal. “Stroke increases suicidal ideation and risk of death by suicide, especially in survivors under 60.” Prof Niall Broomfield at #UKSF24.👆

OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Emerging Clinical Leaders Programme! Supports #nurses and #midwives working in patient-facing roles at Agenda for Change Band 5 to 6 or equivalent, across all sectors and all four UK-nations. Find out more and apply at: florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/programmes/eme…. Pls share.

Around one hundred people a month in England have avoided a stroke over the last year thanks to a lifesaving NHS rollout of blood thinning medication. Read how NHS staff across the country are helping prevent strokes for those most at risk. england.nhs.uk/2024/12/nhs-pr…

Could you be on our next Council of Governors – representing the local community and developing our hospital services? Nominations open on Monday 6 January, you can find out more and how to apply here: lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/election-to-th…

Starting our Stroke Study Day ⁦Acute Stroke Unit @lthtr⁩ with learning about #dysphagia and #mouthcarematters

📢CALLING ALL UK STROKE SPECIALISTS📢 The University of Central Lancashire - UCLan is looking for clinicians responsible for investigating stroke aetiology to take part in a case discussion interview to describe clinical-decision making processes. Contact [email protected] for more information.

We're working with CLOVER, a new collaboration of academics and patient organisations to set the research agenda. Following a workshop with patient and public contributors to hear their priorities, we're now inviting researchers and clinicians to a workshop to identify the key

💬 The advertised salary is £60k — but we’re open to discussions for outstanding candidates. This is your chance to help ensure stroke research delivers impact not in decades, but now. Sound like a fit? 📅 Apply by 7 July → stroke.org.uk/working-with-u… RTs appreciated! 🙏

Researchers from Yorkshire are asking for UK #nursing staff to help with a study into a potential link between communication and workforce wellbeing and burnout. nursingtimes.net/workforce/call…

🙏RT or to take part here 👇 Deb Lowe💜 British & Irish Association of Stroke Physicians Who we’re looking for: Stroke physicians, neurologists, GPS and all healthcare professionals involved in stroke care 📝 What’s involved: An online survey ⏳ Takes 10-15 minutes 🔗 Survey link: forms.office.com/e/RWuWQgbwYW

John Hughes - amazing youth coach Ingleton Cricket Club AND Lancashire Cricket disability team head coach is fundraising for Lancashire Cricket Foundation. Please donate if you can. Thank you! #JustGiving justgiving.com/page/john-hugh…