British Association of Stroke Physicians

Objectives

BASP is a UK-wide professional association that exists 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.