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Stroke Alliance for Europe (SAFE)
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Stroke Alliance for Europe is a coalition of patient organisations from over 30 European countries, fighting together against stroke in Europe.

ASBL 0661.651.4

https://www.safestroke.eu
https://www.elasf.org
https://strokeprevention.info
We asked our Scientific Committee co-chair, Anita Arsovska, Professor of Neurology at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in North Macedonia why #ELASF2026 is a must-attend for anyone interested in life after stroke.

Video video 👉https://linkly.link/2QyJC
Register 👉 https://linkly.link/2QyHA
November 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
❤️ Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart rhythm disorder and a major, preventable cause of stroke. With early diagnosis & treatment, the risk can be greatly reduced.

Learn more 👉 https://ow.ly/bKPV50Xq8oJ

#PreventStroke
#GFAW2025
November 20, 2025 at 9:35 AM
‘Stroke must no longer be treated as an afterthought’

MEP Adam Jarubas calls for stroke to be central in the #EUCVHPlan to tackle inequality, prevention and long-term care.

View video 👉 https://ow.ly/Ooub50XpPqm

#EUHealth
#StrokeActionPlan
#StrokeCare
November 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
This #WorldDiabetesDay, remember: managing diabetes means lowering stroke risk. Small steps like staying active and controlling blood sugar make a big difference.

👉 Read more: https://ow.ly/U1tF50Xq8l7

#PreventStroke
#WorldDiabetesDay
November 14, 2025 at 9:35 AM
‘The question is not whether we can afford to act – it is whether we can afford not to’

MEP Romana Jerković (S&D, Croatia) calls for stroke to be central to the #EUCardiovascularHealthPlan.

View video 👉 https://ow.ly/u1Sf50XpPe7

#EUHealth
#StrokeActionPlan
#StrokeCare
November 11, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Every minute counts ⏱️
This #WorldStrokeDay, learn the signs, you could save a life:
😶 Facial weakness
💪 Arm weakness
🗣️ Slurred speech
If you see them, it is #TimetoAct.
Call emergency services as soon as you can, fast action saves lives.
#StrokeAwareness
October 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Register now for #ELASF2026, the only international event focused on tackling the challenges of life after stroke. Experts, researchers, advocates & people with lived experience come together to shape better long-term care.

👉 https://bit.ly/3SZeG3y

#LifeAfterStroke
#ELASF2026
#StrokeResearch
October 27, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Registrations are open! #ELASF2026 is your opportunity to connect with healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers and people with lived experience, all working to improve life after stroke. Join us to access the latest research, collaborate and drive change.
👉 https://bit.ly/4kL1tr3
October 23, 2025 at 10:10 AM
We are at the #WSC2025 in Barcelona this week

Visit our stand to share what is happening in #lifeafterstroke in your country by pinning your update to our European or global maps.

#WSC2025
#LifeAfterStroke
#StrokeCare
October 22, 2025 at 10:03 AM
The new WHO Global Report on Neurology shows:
🧠 Stroke is the top neurological disorder contributing to health loss globally
💰 Brain disorders cost >US$1.7T
Solution: #StrokeActionPlan for Europe + EU Cardiovascular Health Plan = real change for stroke in Europe
Read more👉http://bit.ly/4neRUkN
October 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
On Tuesday, stroke took centre stage at the European Parliament. 🇪🇺 Experts & advocates called for urgent coordinated EU action, using the #StrokeActionPlan as the roadmap. It is time to make stroke a pillar of the EU CVH Plan.

Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/46mAU73
October 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
“An integrated, evidence- and data-driven pathway is what works for stroke care, from prevention to life after stroke.” Prof. Simona Sacco outlines how the #StrokeActionPlan provides a practical roadmap with measurable targets for stroke care in Europe.
#StrokeCare
#EUHealth
October 14, 2025 at 2:19 PM
“The first ever EU Cardiovascular Health Plan will build on existing policies and actions, including a review of the forthcoming #StrokeActionPlan for Europe.”
Marianne Takki, EU Commission (DG SANTE)
#EUHealth #StrokeCare #PreventStroke
October 14, 2025 at 2:11 PM
“A stroke can change your life in an instant, but recovery should not depend on where you live in Europe” Ass. Professor with lived experience Melinda Roaldsen shares her journey, underscoring why the #StrokeActionPlan and a CVH plan focus are vital to improve outcomes #EUHealth
October 14, 2025 at 1:54 PM
MEP Billy Kelleher and MEP Romana Jerković agrees that stroke is not an individual health issue, it is social and economic, with costs only expected to rise. No healthsystem can face it alone, COVID showed cross-border collaboration works it’s time to act for strok. #EUHealth
October 14, 2025 at 1:50 PM
We are at the European Parliament 🇪🇺 Today’s high-level discussion, hosted by Stroke Alliance for Europe (SAFE) and European Stroke Organisation explores how the new #StrokeActionPlan can drive better #StrokeCare across Europe, and its role within the EU CVH Plan. #EUHealth
October 14, 2025 at 1:12 PM
⏰ Happening TODAY, join us online from 15.00CET. Join SAFE & European Stroke Organisation Stroke Organisation at the EU Parliament for high-level discussions on the future of Europe’s stroke care with EU policy makers, lived experience ambassadors, HCPs, researchers 👉 https://ow.ly/ZuX650XaS7I
October 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM
⏰ One week to go! Limited spaces remain to join SAFE and European Stroke Organisation at the European Parliament for high-level discussions on the future of Europe’s stroke care. The event brings together EU policy makers, lived experience, HCPs, researchers. Register 👉http://bit.ly/4oeaLNT
October 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
📢 Don’t miss out – last few hours to submit your abstract to #ELASF2026 and be part of the global conversation on life after stroke.

🗓️ Submit tonight, 7 Oct 2025 at 24.00 CET

👉 https://bit.ly/3G2uNKC

#LifeAfterStroke
October 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
📢 Don’t miss out – only two days remaining to submit your abstract to #ELASF2026 and be part of the global conversation on life after stroke.

🗓️ Submit by 7 Oct 2025 at 24.00 CET

👉 https://bit.ly/3G2uNKC

#LifeAfterStroke
October 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📢 Don’t miss out – only three days remaining to submit your abstract to #ELASF2026 and be part of the global conversation on life after stroke.

🗓️ Submit by 7 Oct 2025 at 24.00 CET

👉 https://bit.ly/3G2uNKC

#LifeAfterStroke
October 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📢 Don’t miss out – only five days remaining to submit your abstract to #ELASF2026 and be part of the global conversation on life after stroke.

🗓️ Submit by 7 Oct 2025 at 24.00 CET

👉 https://bit.ly/3G2uNKC

#LifeAfterStroke
October 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📢 Don’t miss out – only six days remaining to submit your abstract to #ELASF2026 and be part of the global conversation on life after stroke.

🗓️ Submit by 7 Oct 2025 at 24.00 CET

👉 https://bit.ly/3G2uNKC

#LifeAfterStroke
#StrokeResearch
#StrokeBestPractice
October 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📢 Just  ONE WEEK left to submit your abstract to #ELASF2026 and be part of the global conversation on life after stroke.

🗓️ Submit by 7 Oct 2025 at 24.00 CET

👉 https://bit.ly/3G2uNKC

#LifeAfterStroke
#StrokeResearch
#StrokeBestPractice
#ELASF2026
September 30, 2025 at 11:15 AM
We asked the authors of the top scoring abstracts at #ELASF2025 why you should submit an abstract to the #ELASF2026 in Stockholm. Hear Helena Heffernan from the Irish Heart Foundation give us her view.

Submit your scientific and service delivery abstracts 👉 bit.ly/3G2uNKC

#LifeAfterStroke
September 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM