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SSAHPF Conference

Save the Date!

The Scottish Stroke Allied Health Professions Forum (SSAHPF) and Scottish Stroke Nurses Forum (SSNF) are delighted to announce the date of our annual joint conference on Thursday 17th September 2026.

For more details, follow the link to our conference page:

Conference 2026

The Scottish Stroke AHP Forum (SSAHPF) is for Allied Health Professionals, with an interest in stroke, who work in Scotland (Core Membership), and to any other professional with an interest in the work of the Forum (Associate Membership).

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Aims of forum

To promote awareness of the essential role of Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) in stroke
To facilitate networking, support and mentorship
To share and develop knowledge and expertise in stroke
To promote education, training and best practice for AHPs working in stroke
To promote, facilitate and disseminate stroke research and to encourage implementation of research findings
To influence decision making on local/national policies and guidelines

About SSAHPF

The Scottish Stroke AHP Forum’s (SSAHPF) main aim is to promote the highest quality of rehabilitation for people with stroke.

This is achieved by playing an active part in influencing AHP developments and services at local and national levels. The forum also participates and promotes research in clinical stroke rehabilitation. This helps to improve life after stroke for all stroke patients, their families and carers.

SSAHPF Chair

Gillian Capriotti
NHS Stroke Consultant/Speech and Language Therapist,
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Email – [email protected]

Please contact Gillian Capriotti to check when the application process for the awards is open.

Contact Gillian Capriotti

Committee meetings are held 5 x a year and are online for ease of access. Each Scottish health boards and academic institution that has a stroke focus is represented on the committee. To find out who your local representative is, please click on “Committee & Vacancies” in the top bar.

Become a member

Benefits of becoming a member of the SSAHPF

Access to SSAHPF members from across Scotland
An opportunity to attend the annual SSAHPF conference
A copy of the bi-annual newsletter
Access to a committee member from your local area
Opportunities to participate in research
The chance to review, develop and implement guidelines
The ability to apply for SSAHPF Practice Development Award
Download the guidelines here

Please contact Gillian Capriotti ([email protected]) to check when the application process for the awards is open.

Membership is free. Joining is easy, simply click the button below and complete the membership form.

As a member you will receive regular mailings and invitations to participate in related research studies.

Members are required to update their details periodically to renew their membership.

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