Conference

Advancing Stroke Care Together

With a focus on inequalities in stroke care and how we address these in practice, the program will bring together clinical, research and lived experience perspectives across the day.

Confirmed speakers include – 

• Dr Matt Lambert, National Clinical Lead for Stroke and Stroke Specialty Advisor to the CMO,
• Prof. Mary-Joan McLeod, Clinical Pharmacologist and Honorary Consultant in Stroke, NHS Grampian, Scottish Stroke Improvement Programme Lead
• Jo Stevens, Stroke Specialist Nurse/ACP, Bury Community Stroke Team
• Prof. Lorna Paul, Allied Health Science, Glasgow Caledonian University. Principal investigator for PRACTISE trial.
• Dr Sarah Keir, Consultant in Stroke Medicine and Medicine for the Elderly, NHS Lothian.
• Mrs Nancy McStravick, Parent Representative for Childhood Stroke, Stroke Association.
• and more TBC soon!

Thursday 17^th September 2026,

 Stirling Court Hotel, University of Stirling, Stirling.

Registration now OPEN!!

The Scottish Stroke Allied Health Professions Forum (SSAHPF) and Scottish Stroke Nurses Forum (SSNF) are delighted to announce that registrations are now open for our joint conference. Please scan the QR code or click on the link below to complete the registration form.

Registration form SSNF/SSAHPF conference 2026

Please note payment will be required at the time of booking. Link to payment site:

Buy tickets: SSNF & SSAHPF Conference 2026 | Stirling Management Centre Stirling Thu 17 September 2026

Registration Fees

Delegates: £77.25 including booking fee

Students: £33.25 including booking fee

For further enquiries, please contact: Gillian Capriotti or Zara Tumblety ([email protected], [email protected])

For booking enquiries, please contact: Katrina McCormick ([email protected])

The conference is intended for anyone involved in stroke care, rehabilitation and long-term support, including: Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Psychologists, Doctors, Researchers, Educators and Students, as well as representatives from the Third Sector.

Programme Focus

The conference programme will focus on addressing inequalities across the stroke pathway, with spotlight sessions on childhood stroke, lived experience, and evidence‑informed practice. It will explore what Realistic Medicine and shifting the balance of care mean for nurses and allied health professionals, and highlight the leadership role of stroke nursing and AHPs in advancing stroke care together. The programme will feature keynote talks, practical case‑study‑focused discussions, and a fast‑paced, interactive improvement and research showcase highlighting innovation from across stroke services. Full programme and call for abstracts will be coming soon!

Join us for a day of inspirational and energising discussion, learning and shared practice.