Stroke Alliance for Europe

Stroke Alliance for Europe SAFE is a European non-profit organisation that represents a range of stroke support organisations fr ASBL 0661.651.450

Aims Of SAFE

The aims and objectives of SAFE are to:

promote awareness and understanding of stroke,
promote prevention,
identify those at risk,
improve access to appropriate treatment and care for persons affected by stroke,
improve the quality of life of people affected by stroke and their families and carers,
promote better access to accurate and understandable information about stroke,

increase the priority given to stroke by policy and decision-makers and by health care providers,
promote research on stroke and related areas,
co-ordinate the efforts of national stroke patient groups in Europe.

Based on data in 25 countries, 16% (range 2.2-26%) of stroke survivors in Europe will go on to have another stroke. That...
05/06/2026

Based on data in 25 countries, 16% (range 2.2-26%) of stroke survivors in Europe will go on to have another stroke. That is not inevitable, it is the consequence of systems that too often lose track of stroke survivors the moment they leave hospital.

The data tell a stark story:
⚠️ Fewer than 40% of countries offer structured follow-up at 3-6 months after stroke
⚠️ Those that do, reach on average only around half of their patients
⚠️ Only 16 countries use a structured post-stroke checklist
⚠️ Secondary prevention data is missing from nearly half of all countries

Surviving is not the finish line, every country should prioritise follow-up, secondary prevention and the support needed to help people live well after stroke.

Find your country’s life after stroke data 👉 https://linkly.link/2i4zM

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ESO - European Stroke Organisation

🧠 World Heart Rhythm Week An irregular heartbeat can significantly raise your risk of stroke. 🔍 The facts:👉 Atrial fibri...
03/06/2026

🧠 World Heart Rhythm Week

An irregular heartbeat can significantly raise your risk of stroke.

🔍 The facts:
👉 Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most frequent heart arrhythmia, characterised by an irregular and often rapid heartbeat
👉 Around 20-30% of all strokes are linked to AF
👉 Some people with AF have no symptoms at all and only discover it during a routine check-up

Because AF often goes undetected, many people don't realise their stroke risk is elevated until it's too late.

The good news: once detected, AF is manageable, and stroke risk can be significantly reduced. If you notice palpitations, breathlessness or unexplained fatigue, speak to your doctor.

Read more about AF and stroke risk 👉 https://linkly.link/2iOFB




Kraków, here we come 🇵🇱 The European Life After Stroke Forum (ELASF) returns in 2027, this time we are heading to Krak...
28/05/2026

Kraków, here we come 🇵🇱

The European Life After Stroke Forum (ELASF) returns in 2027, this time we are heading to Kraków, Poland on 8-9 March.

ELASF brings together healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers and those affected by stroke to advance our understanding of life after stroke. Our programme spans the latest research, innovative service development and shared insights, all working together to improve life after stroke care and support across Europe.

Whether you work in stroke care, conduct research, shape policy or have a personal connection to stroke, ELASF 2027 is your opportunity to connect, collaborate and make a difference.

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🧠 The latest Stroke Action Plan for Europe data bring the strongest acute stroke treatment results to date, but stroke...
26/05/2026

🧠 The latest Stroke Action Plan for Europe data bring the strongest acute stroke treatment results to date, but stroke unit access has not improved in the last year.

The good news:
✅ 24 countries now meet the thrombectomy treatment target
✅ Early rehabilitation is now available in at least 90% of stroke units in 31 countries, up from 24 in 2023
✅ Early supported discharge has grown from 7 to 11 countries

The concerns ⚠️
❌ Only 9 countries admit 90% of people with a stroke to a stroke unit
❌ Only 7 countries are meeting the target of providing thrombolysis to 20% of patients
❌ Only 3 countries ensure 90% of patients are admitted into a stroke unit within 24 hours of hospital arrival
❌ The time to access to treatment varies dramatically between countries

Time is brain. The gap between the best and the rest is stark. Countries must now ask: why are others achieving what we are not?

Find your country’s data 👉 https://linkly.link/2i4zM







ESO - European Stroke Organisation

📢 Save the date: is coming to Kraków 🇵🇱 We are thrilled to announce that the fifth in-person European Life After Stro...
21/05/2026

📢 Save the date: is coming to Kraków 🇵🇱

We are thrilled to announce that the fifth in-person European Life After Stroke Forum will take place in Kraków, Poland on 8-9 March 2027.

We promise a unique event where healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers and those affected by stroke come together to address the issues of life after stroke. Our programme will be filled with the latest research, best practice and shared insights, always with the voices of people with lived experience at its heart.

Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date 👉 https://linkly.link/2jVFh





🧠 More than 80% of strokes are preventable. So how is Europe doing on prevention?The latest Stroke Action Plan for Europ...
19/05/2026

🧠 More than 80% of strokes are preventable. So how is Europe doing on prevention?

The latest Stroke Action Plan for Europe data show encouraging progress:
✅ 29 countries now have a primary prevention plan, up from 24 in 2023
✅ 17 countries have established screening for key stroke risk factors
✅ 10 countries now have a brain health plan, tracked for the first time

These are positive changes. But with prevention plans still absent in more than a third of European countries, there is no room for complacency. Every country must now act now.

Find your data 👉 https://linkly.link/2i4zM







ESO - European Stroke Organisation

🧠 World Hypertension Day | May 17 Stroke is the second leading cause of death and the third leading cause of serious lo...
17/05/2026

🧠 World Hypertension Day | May 17

Stroke is the second leading cause of death and the third leading cause of serious long-term disability globally. The most significant risk factor? High blood pressure (hypertension).

🔍 Hypertension affects:
Nearly 1 in 3 people worldwide
Over 20% of people in the EU

Hypertension often has no noticeable symptoms, which is why regular blood pressure monitoring is so important, especially as we age.

The good news: Stroke is largely preventable. By understanding and managing the risk factors we can change, we can take steps to protect our brain health.

Read more about hypertension and how to reduce your risks 👉 https://linkly.link/2iOER


🧠 European Stroke Awareness Day | May 12 Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability across Europe. Behind every s...
12/05/2026

🧠 European Stroke Awareness Day | May 12

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability across Europe. Behind every statistic is a person, a family, a life changed in an instant.

The good news: Stroke is largely preventable. By understanding and acting on risks, from reducing high blood pressure and stopping smoking to improving your diet, stress and inactivity we can change these numbers.

Read more and explore the evidence on our updated website 👉 https://linkly.link/2iOER



🧠 Today, on , we are publishing the latest data from the for Europe's Stroke Service Tracker, giving us the most comp...
12/05/2026

🧠 Today, on , we are publishing the latest data from the for Europe's Stroke Service Tracker, giving us the most comprehensive picture yet of stroke care across 49 European countries.

The 2024 data show real progress in Europe:
✅ 29 countries have national prevention plans
✅ 24 countries are now meeting the thrombectomy treatment target
✅ Early rehabilitation is now available in at least 90% of stroke units in 31 countries

But significant gaps remain:
⚠️ Only 9 countries admit 90% of people with a stroke to a stroke unit
⚠️ Development of national stroke plans has stalled, established in only 20 countries
⚠️ Only 7 countries are meeting the target of providing thrombolysis to 20% of patients
⚠️ Gaps in secondary prevention and follow-up are leaving survivors at risk of a second stroke
⚠️ Fewer than 40% of countries offer a structured follow-up after stroke

Where you live in Europe still determines the care you receive. This is not acceptable.

Access the full data 👉 https://linkly.link/2i4zM







ESO - European Stroke Organisation

At the heart of is the people living with stroke.The lived experience abstract book and posters capture the voices o...
28/04/2026

At the heart of is the people living with stroke.

The lived experience abstract book and posters capture the voices of stroke survivors, carers and families who shared their stories, insights and expertise with us.

Their perspectives don't just enrich our event, they are essential. Lived experience should be at the centre of every decision made about stroke care and support across Europe. These contributions remind us what we are working towards and why it matters.

Read it, share it
Abstract book 👉 https://linkly.link/2g3u0
Posters 👉 https://linkly.link/2g3wX

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