The British & Irish Association of Stroke Physicians (formerly BASP) helps to promote better care for people with stroke in the UK & Ireland.

Joined November 2017
We have taken the decision to leave X (Twitter) on the 1st of July 2025. BIASP have a brand-new account over on Bluesky! We’d love for you to join us there & keep up to date with the latest BIASP & stroke-related news! 👉 bsky.app/profile/biasp.org #BIASP #Stroke #StrokeEducation
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📢 Reminder: We’re no longer active on X. To stay up to date with all of our latest news, announcements and updates, please follow us over on Bluesky. We look forward to connecting with you there!
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📢 Reminder: We’re no longer active on Twitter/X To stay up to date with all of our latest news, announcements, and updates, please follow us over on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/biasp.org We look forward to connecting with you there!
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Don’t miss out on the NIHR UK Stroke Research Workshop 2025, 3rd – 4th September, David Shaw Lecture Theatre, Newcastle University! Hear about vascular cognitive impairment, less common causes of stroke & more! Register here & gain 10 CPD points! 👉 strokeworkshop.uk/
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Neurological Alliance’s National Neurological survey findings has launched. 1 in 3 said healthcare they receive meets their needs. Sign the open letter to Secretary of State for Health & Social Care: Act now for those affected by neurological conditions: bit.ly/ActForThe1in6
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Stay tuned for updates on UK Stroke Forum 2025 taking place at P&J Live in Aberdeen from 25 – 27 November 👉 stroke.org.uk/professionals/… The UK Stroke Forum is the UK’s largest multidisciplinary conference for stroke care professionals #UKSF25
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BIASP Members 📣 Read the latest bulletin for a Training & Education Update from Dr Saugata Das, BIASP Training & Education Subcommittee Chair: 🏆 Medical Student Essay Prize 🧠 BIASP STEP Fellowship 2025 launch 🖥 BIASP Webinars #BIASP #Stroke #StrokeEducation #TrainWithBIASP
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It's Clean Air Day! Air pollution affects our health from our first to last breath & linked to many health problems during our lives. We can influence clean air policy & ensure government sets an ambitious course of action, as defined by WHO guidelines 👉 cleanairhub.org.uk/
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🌡️⛈️ A new report by @UKHealthClimate warns climate change is disrupting NHS services – & adaptation is lagging 📘 Building a Climate-Resilient Health System in the UK outlines 7 urgent recommendations for action. 🔗 ukhealthalliance.org/sustain… #ClimateHealth #NHS #HealthEquity
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Executive Lead for Wales Update This month’s report by Dr Tal Anjum includes: 🏥 Pre-hospital video triage (PVT) 🧠 Tenecteplase roll out 🏴 25th Welsh Stroke Conference Read the full report in the latest BIASP bulletin #BIASPUpdate #Stroke #StrokeEducation #TrainWithBIASP
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Global Stroke Action Coalition (GSAC) brings health professionals, patient & caregiver communities, research institutions & industry partners to drive progress in stroke prevention, treatment & recovery Join the campaign to raise the profile of stroke 👉 strokeactioncoalition.org/ge…
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See what one-day courses are still available for UK & ROI Acute Stroke Simulation Course 👉 strokeworkshop.uk/ The courses are open to any healthcare professional who would be able to apply these skills as part of their daily clinical practice.
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Apply now for BIASP Stroke Training Excellence Programme (STEP) Fellowship. Closes Wednesday 18th June! Act as both a local & national ambassador for stroke across the 5 nations to promote a career & interest in stroke! 👉 biasp.org/step-fellowship/ #BIASP #Stroke #StrokeEducation
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Join us next week for an afternoon symposium to celebrate the late Professor Pippa Tyrrell’s enormous contributions to stroke care, research and life after stroke. 🗓 19th June 2025 🕐 13:00 – 17:00pm 📍 The University of Manchester Register here 👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-profe…
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