#UKSF25 in Aberdeen highlighted something special — the power of community.
From local partnerships to community education, our impact and legacy in Aberdeen is helping transform stroke care and has built lasting connections.
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Members of our Rehab Theme recently attended the @ukstrokeforum.bsky.social and contributed a range of presentations and posters, highlighting their work in stroke rehab and psychological support... and came back with two big prizes!🎉🏆 #UKSF25
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Two weeks since #UKSF25 and the buzz hasn’t stopped!
What breakthrough ideas or inspiring moments have you been sharing?
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📸 Aberdeen hosted The UK Stroke Forum 2025 last week. Pictured are some of our colleagues from the Fraserburgh Stroke Rehabilitation Unit and Occupational Therapists who were in attendance.
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The UK Stroke Forum Conference is in full swing, and we're excited to connect with you!
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#UKSF25 ✅
Twenty years of turning evidence into action, learning from lived experience, challenging inequality, building momentum for policy change, and celebrating the successes of the stroke community.
See you in Liverpool for #UKSF26. Now… my carriage awaits. 🚁
Our ARI Acute Stroke Team were proud to join the @ukstrokeforum.bsky.social conference at P&J Live.
Huge thanks to the organisers and everyone who made this such a valuable experience!
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Welcome to the end of #UKSF25!
In the Closing Plenary, we heard about the power of the multidisciplinary team in supporting patients to actively engage in their recovery. But challenges remain, particularly around funding and resource.
“Start small and plan big to improve care.”
Glad I stayed for the final session with Different Strokes. Inspiring talk by @amycallaghansnp.bsky.social about returning to work at the House of Commons and now at CHSS - overcoming barriers and driving meaningful change.
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At #UKSF25, voices from the devolved nations highlighted gaps in stroke services & discussed how clinicians & researchers can drive change.
“We do not need more policies — they’re not sticking. We need practical action to make stroke a priority.”
Here’s what needs to change. 👇
#UKSF25 last day in the fantastic Aberdeen city.
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Missed the Poster Presentations at #UKSF25? No problem!
All posters are available on the Crowd Comms app. Here’s an example of stroke in a young adult after chickenpox, and a reminder of why more research is needed.
The relationship is already well understood in children. 👇
Final day of the UK Stroke Forum and the CHSS fam is still going strong. Come and see us at stand 67&68 and hear all about how we ensure no life is half lived for the 1 in 5 people with our conditions.
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“When do patients go from recovery, to discovery of themselves?”
Stroke stories are often dismissed as anecdotal, but Prof Frederike van Wijck used quotes from survivors to frame the journey from pre- to post-stroke, and the factors that can support that transition. #UKSF25
Offering meat-free lunches five days a week could save the NHS £2.2 billion annually, yet resistance to change remains.
A small study in New York found over 90% satisfaction with plant-based options, saving $0.59 per-person, and an estimated 36% reduction in emissions. #UKSF25
Up and at ’em!
The third and final day of #UKSF25 is underway, with plenty still to come including: the Princess Margaret Memorial Lecture, debates on acute management, powerful stroke survivor stories, and discussions on improving access to PFO closure for secondary prevention.
This was brilliant. So pleased to see the voices of people with lived expertise of stroke platformed and given the floor in front of a room filled with Stroke care professionals and researchers. More please!
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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
What more can we do to advance stroke recovery?
“Nothing about us, without us.”
Lived experience should guide research, not only contribute data. To move forward, we have to harness emerging technologies, learn from global rehab research, and commit to excellence in every aspect of care. #UKSF25
Kidney failure and stroke at #UKSF25.
“A lot of people on dialysis have strokes,” said Prof Patrick Mark.
“But patients on dialysis are always less likely to be admitted to a stroke unit, even though survival would be better.”
Patients on dialysis also have strokes younger.
Bonus plenary handed over entirely to people with lived expertise. Caleb, Stacie, Saran and our very own Linda Hanlon (CHSS National Advisory Panel) talking about engagement, passion, goals and safe spaces.
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“Don’t be a dick.”
One of the many takeaways from a stroke survivor session at #UKSF25, about how we can create SAFE spaces for patients.
Soon followed by the poignant reminder that, “Anyone in this room could be the next survivor.” Don’t take it for granted that you’re not.
In the Green Zone at #UKSF25, CEO of Trellis, Fiona Thackeray spoke about the power of social prescribing.
By growing plants, we can reduce:
▪️Inflammation
▪️Dementia risk
▪️Pain medication
“But you have to want to do it, and enjoy it,” and therein lie the benefits. 🌱
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
Stroke survivor Peter shared his story, describing the difficulty of not knowing what caused his stroke.
“If you are a stroke survivor, you live in fear that it might happen again”.
Receiving an AF diagnosis, starting treatment and management brought him real relief. #UKSF25
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.
Powerful contribution by Linda about what she has gained from our SSM programme; improved confidence, peer support, tips re medication management, exercise, pacing, food labels, mindfulness & much more...
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A summary slide of results from dietary research
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.👇
