August 17th, 2016
Stroke researchers are to test a new treatment that could help patients with swallowing problems (dysphagia) related to stroke. Up to 50 per cent of patients with acute stroke develop dysphagia, which can have devastating consequences and even be fatal. (more…)
July 22nd, 2016
The Brain and Spinal Injury Centre (BASIC) in Salford are celebrating 30 years during 2016. They have released a timeline of their journey over years which you can download here.
July 4th, 2016
The Stroke Association would like to invite you to join them to meet artist and stroke survivor Mark Ware and to hear about his latest work ‘Reflecting Nature’ an exhibition bringing together art and science to explore how we respond to nature and artificial stimuli. (more…)
June 28th, 2016
The National Stroke Nursing Forum (NSNF) is seeking regional members to join their steering committee.
UCLAN are in the process of major re-organisation of the NSNF this year, with one aspect being a regional focus for the NSNF members to have closer contact with the organisation. We are keen to get regional representation on the NSNF steering committee from the North West in the form of a regional lead and regional deputy. (more…)
June 20th, 2016
We are delighted to hear that Dr Craig Smith has been awarded an honorary chair by Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, and will become Professor of Stroke Medicine from 1st August. (more…)
June 20th, 2016
Researchers in London and Manchester have published more results as part of their ongoing NIHR funded project investigating the centralisation of acute stroke services in these cities compared to the rest of England. You can read the full paper here. (more…)
June 9th, 2016
The Royal College of Physicians have published an eye catching and simple summary of stroke care from the SSNAP audit.
You can download it here
June 2nd, 2016
Different Strokes have worked with an airport parking company to come up with some information about flying after stroke. Read the blog here.
