British Association of Stroke Physicians

Welcome to BASP


The British Association of Stroke Physicians (BASP) was set up in April 1999 to promote better care for people with stroke in the UK. The five objectives of BASP are:


1. Training: Improving and assuring the training of doctors in Stroke Medicine;

2. Research: Promoting and disseminating research in Stroke;

3. Clinical Standards: Leading on clinical standards for Stroke Services and for doctors practising in Stroke Medicine;

4. Policy: Developing and influencing local and national policy for Stroke Services;

5. Expertise: Providing expert advice to external bodies on all aspects of Stroke Medicine

Further information is available from the President.

Notices
  • TRUSTEES OF BASP ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2011 IS AVAILABLE UNDER Resources/Resources/BASP Publications
  • The BASP response to the NICE Stroke Rehab Guidelines Consultation is now available under Resources/Resources/BASP Publications.
  • BASP Trainees Meeting March 2012 is under Events > BASP Events - discount for BASP trainee members
  • Definition of a Stroke Specialist is under Rresources > Resources > General Documentation
  • BASP 2011 SITS Masterclass & Trainees Meeting Presentations are under Committees > Trainees Group
  • Joint RCP-BASP Stroke Conference: Thursday 27 September 2012
  • Exercise After Stroke www.exerciseafterstroke.org.uk
  • BASP supports the endorsement of events by the UK Forum for Stroke Training
  • BASP's response to 'DDRB' review of Clinical Excellence Awards is attached under Resources > Links
  • UK Consensus Conference On Atrial Fibrilation 1 & 2 March 2012http://www.basp.ac.uk/Portals/2/AF-consensus-poster-v2-Nov11.pdf
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