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The British & Irish Association of Stroke Physicians (formerly BASP) helps to promote better care for people with stroke in the UK & Ireland.
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Congratulations to Dr Tom Hughes, awarded the #BIASP President‘s Award #UKSF25
Click the 🔗 for upcoming webinars!

BIASP are hosting monthly 1-hour webinar sessions with the opportunity to ask the presenters questions at the end of each session. The live webinars will be uploaded to the Virtual Learning Hub in the BIASP Members-only section for you!

biasp.org/virtual-lear...
December 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
GCHA invites you to join ‘COP30 Debrief Webinar’

This webinar will serve as a deep dive for all members of the climate and health community into what happened at COP30

📆 Thursday 4th December

🕧2:00pm – 3:30pm, GMT

🔗https://buff.ly/itFHhfG
December 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM
🚨BIASP Medical Student Essay Prize

Submit:
📖250 words or less,
📆27 January 2026

More info here ➡️ biasp.org/wp-content/u...
Application form ➡️ view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx...

#Stroke #StrokeEducation #BIASP
December 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Our new bulletin is live!📔

Dive into Prof David Werring’s final President’s message, where he reflects on two impactful years, celebrates the 20th UK Stroke Forum, shares strategic updates, and welcomes incoming President Dr Louise Shaw🧠
A must-read for all BIASP members!

#BIASPUpdate #Stroke
December 2, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Register to attend the upcoming UK & ROI Acute Stroke Simulation Courses 👉 biasp.org/training-edu...

🥼 You must hold a current clinical role and a recognised healthcare qualification
🩺Proof of completed NIHSS training is required before acceptance

#BIASP #Stroke #StrokeEducation #TrainWithBIASP
November 28, 2025 at 11:01 AM
BIASP Trainee Meeting 2026!

Programme highlights include
⭐pre-hospital initiatives to improve stroke care
⭐An update in hyperacute stroke care – thrombolysis & thrombectomy
⭐The role of the physician in stroke rehabilitation

Find out more here 👉 fitwise.eventsair.com/biasptrainee...
November 28, 2025 at 11:01 AM
BIASP is standing with stroke professionals across Scotland to push for five practical actions in the next Parliament. More than 150 have signed already!

‼️ Join us and add your name.

forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
November 27, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Read the latest Wales update from Dr Tal Anjum🧠

He covers:
🧩 Thrombectomy developments
📹 Pre-hospital video triage (PVT)
🧬 Clopidogrel gene testing
🧠 Welsh Optimal Stroke Imaging Pathway

Click for the full report 👉 biasp.org/wp-content/u...

#BIASPUpdate #Stroke #StrokeEducation #TrainWithBIASP
November 27, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Reposted by British & Irish Association of Stroke Physicians
“Everyone in this room is a heartbeat away from a stroke,” said survivor Jeremy Dearling.

Should we screen the general population for AF, instead of waiting for a preventable crisis?

New analysis suggests AF screening could be an effective predictor of stroke. #UKSF25
November 26, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Reposted by British & Irish Association of Stroke Physicians
Dr Joseph Kwan spoke nutrition at #UKSF25

Ultra processed foods increase the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease (CVD), while a Mediterranean diet can lower CVD risk by reducing lipid profiles (including oxidised lipids), and total cholesterol.

Have a look for yourself.👇
November 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Reposted by British & Irish Association of Stroke Physicians
Another day, another Poster Presentation Session at #UKSF25.

Expect a diverse selection of studies across stroke prevention, acute management, and long-term recovery!

Come with curious minds and questions to discuss the findings and implications with authors.
November 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Thank you to the #BIASP Presidential team, to Gillian demitting as past-president and David as new past-president! Congratulations to Louise as new #BIASP President! #UKSF25
November 26, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Congratulations to Dr Tom Hughes, awarded the #BIASP President‘s Award #UKSF25
November 26, 2025 at 1:17 PM
#BIASP AGM underway in conference suite 1A. Please come join us #UKSF25
November 26, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Thrombolysis at the margins session underway #UKSF25 - thought-provoking talks from great speakers
November 26, 2025 at 11:19 AM
🚨We need 5 minutes of your time🚨

We would be grateful if you could complete our questionnaire on head positioning pre-thrombectomy.

Questionnaire here ➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 26, 2025 at 10:01 AM
#BIASP AGM in conference suite 1A at lunchtime today ⏰ 1230. See you there #UKSF25
November 26, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Big questions in stroke care session kicking off in conference suite 2 #UKSF25
November 26, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Incredible talks from #BIASP trainees #UKSF25 #brightfuture
November 26, 2025 at 8:37 AM
A beautiful morning in Aberdeen. Time for the #UKSF25 #BIASP trainees session in conference room 3
November 26, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Reposted by British & Irish Association of Stroke Physicians
Only 200 people in Scotland had a thrombectomy in 2024. We must do better.

Innovation is more than an idea. It’s about taking the idea and implementing it effectively. Without that, thrombectomy is nothing but a missed opportunity for thousands of stroke patients. #UKSF25
November 25, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Great debate from Michael Hill and Phil White on large core thrombectomy #UKSF25
November 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Come speak to us at the #BIASP stand. Coffee and fruit available
November 25, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Reposted by British & Irish Association of Stroke Physicians
Racial disparities in stroke care.👇

Black patients face higher mortality rates than White patients.

Black and Asian patients often need more psychological support and are more likely to experience recurrent stroke.

At #UKSF25 we discussed what more can be done to address these vital issues.
November 25, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Reposted by British & Irish Association of Stroke Physicians
About a third of people with intracerebral haemorrhage die.

But Dr Floris Schreuder highlighted what more can be done to improve outcomes for stroke patients, showcasing a range of surgical interventions that can reduce pressure on the brain, and reduce deaths by 25%. #UKSF25
November 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM