Lisa Kidd

➡️ @lisakidd22.bky.social

Wonderful to see the impact, legacy & inspiration that @UKStrokeForum has in its host cities. Looking forward to seeing this really take off in other host cities too as part of our wider UK stroke forum activity 🙌🏻

The new year is in full swing – have you updated your calendars yet? 📅 #UKSF26 is on 2–4 Dec at ACC Liverpool. Expect bold ideas, top speakers & powerful connections. Follow us here & on BlueSky or subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates 👉tinyurl.com/bddcyzdu

As 2025 ends, we’re spotlighting the article that defined much of the conversation across our community. Read it now: bit.ly/3YoOnGs

#ELASF2026 programme spotlight: Parallel – Empowering people living with aphasia. Confirmed speakers: 👉 Ass Prof Helen Kelly 👉 Dr Marina Charalambous 👉 Sabine Renner Christiansen & Ass Prof Jytte Isaksen 👉 Prof Sabine Corsten 👉linkly.link/2QyH8 #LifeAfterStroke

📣 We are pleased to announce that the programme outline for #ELASF2026 is live. Our scientific committee has worked hard to develop a programme featuring the latest research & best practice, with the voices of people with lived experience at its heart. 🔗 linkly.link/2RO8V

We’ve heard so much about wellbeing, invisible symptoms, and the fear many face after TIA/stroke #UKSF25 We need clinicians’ voices for our online survey on how you approach mood & cognition in TIA and stroke care! @OPTIMISE_study Click 👇takes <15mins forms.office.com/e/RWuWQgbwYW

“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.

@AvrilDrummond1 We missed you but there were a few moments we were able to channel the ‘what would Avril do’ energy so you were with us in spirit (always) ☺️

#UKSF25 Am beyond gutted to have missed Aberdeen this week -but thanks to so many who sent updates and tweeted about sessions. So proud of colleagues, mentees and students who presented. #uksf26 in the diary.

Completely agree @DrEiriniKontou This is *the* prize of the forum for me 🥰 absolutely delighted that you and your work has been honoured & celebrated in this way! #livedexperience

@DrEiriniKontou @NIHRresearch @OPTIMISE_study Completely agree Eirini! This is *the* prize of the forum for me 🥰 absolutely delighted that you and your work has been honoured & celebrated in this way!

If there was one prize to win as a clinical academic, then this is the one! 🎉 Our @NIHRresearch @OPTIMISE_study abstract submission won the #UKSF25 PCPI award #livedexperience #patientinvolvement #teamwork

@Z1Nurse @ScotStrokeNurse @NHSGIRFT @RIEHASU Thank you Zara for your vision & leadership! We all know how challenging our work is at the moment but the energy from our stroke nursing community and discussions at #uksf25 show there’s the will, motivation and tenacity (carry on being a nurse) from us all to tackle these ☺️

Super proud of the stroke nursing community this week! A brilliant #uksf25 programme with wonderful contributions from nursing teams. Very proud to be representing @ScotStrokeNurse, @NHSGIRFT and @RIEHASU

@Rachaelstroke @UKStrokeForum @ISDNNorthMids @TheStrokeAssoc We’re missing you too!!!

Gutted to be missing #UKSF25 in its 20th year but great to see all the posts sharing the amazing discussions and sessions and lots of posters! @UKStrokeForum @ISDNNorthMids @TheStrokeAssoc

@GCUReach @GCUSHLS @synergygcu

For our bonus plenary, discover why integrating lived experience is essential for building inclusive, effective stroke care solutions. This session will explore practical strategies to ensure voices of those affected are heard and valued. #UKSF25

Driving change in stroke services! Our top-rated service abstracts highlight real-world improvements. #UKSF25

Empowering stroke survivors through collaborative care and practical tools. Join us to explore how self-management transforms recovery. Grace Turner will be contributing to this session as a high scoring abstract author. #UKSF25

Explore inclusive strategies and innovative approaches to support meaningful rehab participation. #UKSF25

We explore how we can better support stroke survivors in adjusting to life after stroke through innovative rehabilitation approaches. Let’s reimagine recovery together. #UKSF25

Explore how collaboration, consensus, and capacity building are transforming stroke recovery in “Advancing Stroke Recovery” – brought to you by ISSRA. Let’s build better pathways together. #UKSF25

Stroke nurses are at the heart of care. Join “Shaping Stroke Nursing in the UK” to explore evolving roles, key priorities, and the impact of nursing leadership on stroke outcomes. #UKSF25