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Scottish Stroke AHP Forum

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

The Scottish Stroke AHP Forum (SSAHPF) is for AHPs, AHP support staff and AHP students with an interest in stroke working in Scotland.

Become a member Learn more about SSAHPF Get to know the committee

 

SSAHPH 2023 Conference Date: 28th September.

The 2023 Joint SSAHPF & SSNF conference has now taken place.

Click here for more details and to access the conference presentations

The Programme for Government Progressive Stroke Pathway has now been published. Access the document

 

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.

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About SSAHPF

SSAHPF Chair

Gillian Capriotti
Allied Health Professional Stroke Consultant,
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde,
Room 7 Bute Corridor,
West Glasgow Ambulatory Care Hospital.

Email – [email protected]

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

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.

Apply now

SSAHPF Guidelines

SSAHPF Conference

SSAHPF Conference

2023 Conference

The 2023 Joint SSAHPF & SSNF conference has now taken place.  To view the conference presentations, click here

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Bookings now open!

For the Joint 2022 Society for Rehabilitation Research (SRR) & Scottish Stroke AHP Forum Winter Conference

‘Rehabilitation Technology to Support Self-Management’

Date: Wednesday 9th November 2022

Location: Sir Jules Thorn Centre for Co-Creation of Rehabilitation Technology, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

For More information download the flyer

Book a place

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SSAHPF Conference 2019 – Abstracts (PDF)

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Conference Report
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SSAHPF Meetings

Meetings are held quarterly in either Glasgow or Edinburgh. Opportunities for teleconferencing and videoconferencing are available to encourage participation from remote and rural areas.

The next SSAHPF Committee meeting is to be confirmed and will be posted here.

Useful documents