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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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British & Irish Association of Stroke Physicians @biasp.org · Nov 26
Congratulations to Dr Tom Hughes, awarded the #BIASP President‘s Award #UKSF25
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📣Calling all Medical Students!
Do you have an inspirational patient story or meaningful experience involving stroke care? If so, we invite you to submit a short essay for the BIASP Stroke Essay Competition.
📮How to Enter:
Submit your essay in MS Word format to admin@biasp.org by 27 January 2026.
January 6, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Applications NOW OPEN‼️
2026 Stroke MSc Programme at UCL applications are now open.
We are excited to be looking for applicants from all disciplines (nursing, medicine, therapies).

The course can be taken full or part time (over two years).
www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-...

#BIASP #StrokeEducation
December 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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BIASP Trainee Meeting 2026 incudes sessions on:

➡️Diagnosis
➡️Updates in thrombolysis and thrombectomy
➡️Pre-hospital Stroke assessment
➡️Stroke and Frailty
➡️Managing Atrial fibrillation
➡️The role of the Physician in Stroke Rehabilitation

Find out more here 👉
fitwise.eventsair.com/biasptrainee...
December 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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🚨Register now for upcoming UK & ROI Acute Stroke Simulation Courses!
🥼 You must hold a current clinical role and a recognised healthcare qualification
🩺Proof of completed NIHSS training is required before acceptance
👉 biasp.org/training-edu...

#BIASP #Stroke #StrokeEducation #TrainWithBIASP
December 23, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Read the latest BIASP Trainee Subcommittee Update by Dr Nelmes in BIASP latest Bulletin🧠

She discusses:
📚BIASP Trainee’s Meeting 2026
💡Thinking about Developing your Skills Set
& much more

#BIASPUpdate #Stroke #StrokeEducation #TrainWithBIASP
December 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Upcoming Webinar date for your diary📕

🔢BIASP Webinar 43
📚The stroke physician in the stroke rehabilitation MDT
📆21 January 2026
🕑17:30 - 18:30
🥼Dr Jess Beavan
➡️ Register now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#BIASP #Stroke #StrokeEducation #TrainWithBIASP
December 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Students are recruiting healthcare professionals and members of stroke organisations who have supported young stroke or TIA survivors.
🎓The study explores experiences of preventing another stroke or TIA and how support is delivered.
📩Contact: j.bennett3953@student.leedsbeckett.ac.uk
December 18, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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🚅Getting to BIASP Trainee Meeting 2026✈️

📍Holland House Hotel, Cardiff
ℹ️ Visit the venue and travel page of the website for more info
🔗https://fitwise.eventsair.com/biasptraineesmeeting2026/venue-and-travel

#BIASP #Stroke #StrokeEducation #BIASPTrainees2026
December 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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As the colder weather returns and the nights are drawing in, another wood burning season is beginning across the UK.
Learn more about Clean Air Night brought to you by Global Action Plan with funder Impact on Urban Health.
📆 22 January 2026

www.globalactionplan.org.uk/news/stoppin...

#BIASP #
December 15, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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New evidence is raising important questions about how we manage high BP before IV thrombolysis. To design the right trial, we need your views!👀
Please take a moment to complete this questionnaire and contribute to shaping future practice.
➡️ forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
December 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Register to attend the upcoming UK & ROI Acute Stroke Simulation Courses 👉 biasp.org/training-edu...

#BIASP #Stroke #StrokeEducation #TrainWithBIASP
December 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Register now for BIASP Trainee Meeting 2026💥

📍Holland House Hotel, Cardiff
📅12-13th March
🔗https://fitwise.eventsair.com/biasptraineesmeeting2026/registration-and-fees

#BIASP #Stroke #StrokeEducation #BIASPTrainees2026
December 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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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
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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
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🚨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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

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November 27, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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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
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“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
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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.👇
A summary slide of results from dietary research
November 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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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
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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
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Congratulations to Dr Tom Hughes, awarded the #BIASP President‘s Award #UKSF25
November 26, 2025 at 1:17 PM