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The UK's largest multidisciplinary conference for stroke care professionals #UKSF25

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And finally, wrapping up our 20th anniversary #UKSF25 with the latest breakthroughs, trends, and innovations shaping stroke care, we take a look at what's hot & what's new.
Thursday 27 November 13:00 - 14:20. Closing plenary: what's hot and what's new. Chair: Professor Christine Roffe. We are delighted to announce the following speakers: Kailash Krishnan, Professor David Werring, Dr Rachel Stockley, Professor Deborah Lowe, Professor Dame Caroline Watkins.
November 20, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Delivered by our prizewinner for the 2025 Princess Margaret Memorial lecture award, Professor Frederike van Wijck, join us for this inspiring lecture exploring how continuous learning and innovation can transform stroke recovery. #UKSF25
Thursday 27 November 09:00 - 10:00. Princess Margaret Memorial Lecture 'I'm still learning...' How can we shape recovery after stroke? Chair: Professor Christine Roffe. We are delighted to announce our winner and speaker is: Professor Frederike van Wijck.
November 20, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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For our bonus plenary, discover why integrating lived experience is essential for building inclusive, effective stroke care solutions. This session will explore practical strategies to ensure voices of those affected are heard and valued. #UKSF25
Wednesday 26 November 13:30 - 14:30. Bonus plenary: creating safe spaces: why lived experience must be part of the solution. Chair: Professor Lisa Kidd. We are delighted to announce the following speakers: Saran Chamberlain, Caleb Rixon, Stacey Broek and Linda Hanlin.
November 20, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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#UKSF25 opens with a bang!

Our star-studded plenary brings together political heavyweights, clinical trailblazers, and a lived experience champion to ignite bold conversations and spotlight stroke innovation. This is where ambition meets action. Don’t miss it.
#GameChangers
Tuesday 25 November 16:30 - 17:45. Opening plenary - riding the wave - delivering and innovating for stroke in the changing world. Chairs: Professor Deborah Lowe and Professor David Werring. We are delighted to announce the following speakers: Professor Mary Joan Macleod, Dr Ajay Bhalla, Professor Rustam Al-Shahi Salman, Dr David Hargroves, Michelle Long, Dr Matt Lambert, Andy Wilson, Juliet Bouverie OBE, Professor Sir Chris Whitty, Dr Shakeel Ahmed, Dr Ivan Wiggam, Jane-Claire Judson, Jenni Minto.
November 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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First we're excited to announce an insightful session exploring how collaboration drives innovation in stroke research, with the Stroke Association unveiling its bold new research strategy, designed to accelerate breakthroughs and improve lives. #UKSF25
Wednesday 26 November 16:45 - 17:45. Partnerships that power progress: stroke association's new research strategy. Chairs: Dr Maëva May and Professor Deborah Lowe. Speakers: Dr Rachel Stockley, Professor Chris Price and Jason Parker.
November 20, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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And finally, our last announcement for today, more to come later this week 👀

Our high-scoring case report abstracts bring unique clinical experiences and lessons to the spotlight. Don’t miss these onsite – where practice meets learning! #UKSF25
Thursday 27 November 08:00 - 09:00. Case report abstracts. Dr Danyal Amin: A Pain in the Neck: Multiple and Progressive Cervical Arterial Dissections. Dr Lucy Loughrey: “Thinking outside the heart” – a case of a pulmonary arteriovenous malformation associated ischaemic stroke. Dr Fionn Mag Uidhir: Simultaneous Posterior and Anterior Circulation Syndromes in Severe Atherosclerosis: Importance of Early Vascular Imaging and Timely Carotid Intervention. Dr Mostafa Yaghubi: Should We Routinely Image Transient Global Amnesia Patients In TIA Clinic? Dr Dipraj Limbu: Unveiling Hidden Culprits: Elongated Styloid Process as a Potential Cause of Cryptogenic Ischemic Stroke — Insights from a Case Series.
November 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Our high-scoring trainee abstracts, supported by our co-underwriters BIASP, showcase the next generation of stroke research excellence. #UKSF25
Wednesday 26 November 08:00 - 08:45. BIASP Trainee Abstracts. Dr Tom Moullaali: Platform study for intracerebral haemorrhage (PLINTH): results of a feasibility study. Dr Philip Nash: Associations of chronic kidney disease with recurrent stroke in patients with intracerebral haemorrhage. Miss Zheqing Zhang: Migraine and Risk of Young-Onset Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
November 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Driving change in stroke services! Our top-rated service abstracts highlight real-world improvements. #UKSF25
Wednesday 26 November 08:00 - 09:00. Service abstracts. Mrs Jo Clayden and Brittany Farthing: The impact of Prehospital Stroke Video Triage against SSNAP metrics. Dr David Hargroves: Thrombolysis in Acute Stroke Collaborative (TASC): Improving Stroke Thrombolysis: A clinically driven Quality Improvement Collaborative using SAMueL – Stroke Audit Machine Learning. Dr Richard Marigold: Impact of prehospital stroke video triage (PSVT) on thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy rates and reduction in neurological disability and length of stay at University Hospital Southampton. Dr Shakeel Ahmed: United kingdom best thrombolysis rate improvement in ischemic stroke through Thrombolysis in acute collaborative(TASK) initiative at Royal Preston hospital. Mr Marc Berry: Data-Led Improvement in Stroke: Helping teams use data and patient experience to improve thrombolysis.
November 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Our high-scoring authors are ready to share research that’s shaping the future of stroke care.

Don’t miss these sessions – proof that hard work pays off! #UKSF25
Tuesday 25 November. 13:30 - 14:30. High scoring abstracts. Dr Alice Hosking: The prognosis of ischaemic stroke and intracranial haemorrhage imaging-based subtypes: matched cases and controls in healthcare systems data. Dr Lisa Shaw: Prospective diagnostic accuracy evaluation of a rapid lateral flow test to detect intracranial haemorrhage during emergency stroke assessment. Dr Wenbo Zhao: Intra-arterial Thrombolysis after Successful Thrombectomy Recanalisation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Professor Leeanne Carey: Evidence-based upper-limb sensory rehabilitation in Australia: A national network approach via SENSe CONNECT. Dr Juan Pablo Saa: Mapping higher-level cognition in the first year post-stroke across countries.
November 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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And the last announcement for this morning: Explore key strategies, barriers, and opportunities to improve stroke services across Scotland. #UKSF25
Thursday 27 November 11:00 - 12:00. Delivering high quality stroke care in Scotland: priorities and challenges. Chair: Katrina Brennan. Speakers: Dr Matt Lambert and Ms Thérèse Lebedis OBE.
November 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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Explore how collaboration drives innovation and shapes the future of stroke care. Be part of the movement for meaningful change! #UKSF25
Thursday 27 November 11:00 - 12:00. The role of clinicians and researchers in influencing change. Chair: Professor Terry Quinn. Group discussion with Mr John Watson and Mr Alasdair O'Hara.
November 17, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Real experiences, honest reflections, and practical lessons to improve stroke care. An inspiring and eye-opening discussion! #UKSF25
Thursday 27 November 11:00 - 12:00. Survivor stories - the good, the bad and the fixable. Chair: Mr Austin Willett. Speakers: Ms Amy Callaghan, Ms Sheila Chingono, Mr Jak Carr.
November 17, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Discover strategies to enhance equity and efficiency in PFO closure for better stroke prevention. #UKSF25
Thursday 27 November 11:00 - 12:00. Improving access to PFO closure for secondary prevention of stroke. Chair: Dr Mark Turner. Speakers: Dr Smriti Agarwal, Dr Mark Turner, Dr James Choulerton.
November 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Explore the latest evidence and innovations improving swallowing care for stroke patients. Join the conversation shaping better outcomes! #UKSF25
Thursday 27 November 11:00 - 12:00. Advancing dysphagia care: Insights from research. Chair: Dr Lisa Everton. Speakers: Dr Sabrina Eltringham, Dr Paul Muhle, Dr Jacqueline Benfield.
November 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Join us for a deep dive into the latest debates shaping stroke care. Don’t miss this chance to challenge assumptions and explore cutting-edge perspectives! #UKSF25
Thursday 27 November 11.00 - 12.00. Controversies in acute care management. Chairs: Professor Alastair Webb and Dr Soma Banerjee. Speakers: Mr Ahmed Toma, Dr Hannah Stockley, Professor Kyriakos Lobotesis, Professor Rustam Al-Shahi Salman.
November 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Last announcement for today: Can more really mean better? Join “High-Dose, High-Intensity Rehabilitation” to explore the evidence, impact, and future of intensive therapy in stroke recovery. #UKSF25
Wednesday 26 November 16:45 - 17:45. High-dose, high-intensity rehabilitation. Chair: Dr Wala Jaser. Speakers: Dr Christoph Bauer, Dr Juan Camillo Cortés TBC, Dr Kate Hayward.
November 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Stroke nurses are at the heart of care. Join “Shaping Stroke Nursing in the UK” to explore evolving roles, key priorities, and the impact of nursing leadership on stroke outcomes. #UKSF25
Wednesday 26 November 16:45 - 17:45. Shaping stroke nursing in the UK: roles, priorities and impact. Chair: Jo Stevens. Speakers: Ms Zara Tumbelty, Ms Claire Gilchrist, Mr James Gilpin, Ms Sarah-Jane Byrne, Dr Alison McLoughlin.
November 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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How do we build a skilled, resilient stroke workforce? Join “COM-STAR” to explore the why, what and how of multi-disciplinary training – empowering teams to deliver better stroke care. #UKSF25
Wednesday 26 November 16:45 - 17:45. COM-STAR: training the multidisciplinary stroke workforce: why, what and how? Chair: Dr Lesley Scobbie. Speakers: Lorraine Azam, Dr Madeleine Harrison, Professor Rachel Palmer, Professor Madeline Cruice TBC, Mr Neville Sankey.
November 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Celebrate 30 years of the South London Stroke Register in this powerful session on how long-term data is transforming stroke care and survivor outcomes. Evidence, impact, and future directions. #UKSF25
Wednesday 26 November 16:45 - 17:45. Transforming stroke care and improving the lives of survivors with data: 30 years of the south london stroke register. Chair: Charles Wolfe. Speakers: Charles Wolfe, Dr Ajay Bhalla, Dr Camila Pantoja Ruiz.
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Step into “New Frontiers in Preventing Embolic Stroke” – a cutting-edge session exploring emerging strategies, technologies, and research shaping the future of stroke prevention. #UKSF25
Wednesday 26 November 16:45 - 17:45. New frontiers in preventing embolic stroke. Chairs: Dr Alan Cameron and Professor Craig Smith. Speakers: Dr Linxin Li, Dr Alan Cameron and Dr Smriti Agarwal.
November 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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The medical workforce crisis is reshaping stroke care. Join this urgent session to explore the challenges, hear frontline perspectives, and discuss bold solutions to support and sustain the stroke workforce. #UKSF25
Wednesday 26 November 14:50 - 15:50. Medical workforce crisis. Chair: Dr Soma Banerjee. Speakers: Dr Louise Shaw, Dr Melanie Blake, Dr Michelle Dharmasiri, Dr Soma Banerjee.
November 10, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Explore how collaboration, consensus, and capacity building are transforming stroke recovery in “Advancing Stroke Recovery” – brought to you by ISSRA. Let’s build better pathways together. #UKSF25
Wednesday 26 November 14:50 - 15:50. Advancing stroke recovery through collaboration, consensus and capacity building (ISSRA). Chair: Professor Nick Ward. Speakers: Dr Sarah Moore, Dr Waller Jaser, Professor Marion Walker, Dr Ali Ares, Dr Matt Edwardson, Dr Rachel Stockley, Dr Liz Lynch.
November 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Discover how the TASC Principles are driving change in stroke care in “Transforming Thrombolysis Rates” – a session packed with practical insights and strategies to improve access and outcomes. #UKSF25
Wednesday 26 November 14:50 - 15:50. Transforming thrombolysis rates: insights from TASC principles. Chair: Deborah Thompson. Group discussion with: Marc Berry and Deborah Thompson.
November 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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We explore how we can better support stroke survivors in adjusting to life after stroke through innovative rehabilitation approaches. Let’s reimagine recovery together. #UKSF25
Wednesday 26 November 14:50 - 15:50. New ways, new beginnings - supporting adjustment after stroke. Chair: Mrs Gillian Capriotti. Speakers: Dr Lauren Lucas, Professor Frederike van Wijck, Dr Lesley Scobbie, Liz Cunningham.
November 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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And to kick off our afternoon session previews, we start with a deep dive into how kidney health shapes stroke outcomes. Discover the latest research, clinical insights & implications for stroke care. #UKSF25
Wednesday 26 November 14:40 - 15:50. From Nephrons to Neurons: impact of renal function on stroke. Chairs: Professor David Werring and Dr Philip Nash. Professor Patrick Mark, Dr Philip Nash, Dr Albert Power.
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM