Thanks to Charity funding, highly specialist physiotherapist, Samantha Duncan and her colleagues were able to attend the UK stroke forum conference recently.

Supporting training and education which would not normally be funded by the NHS but where there is evidence of need, is one of our four priorities.

Sam said: “It’s really important for us to keep up to date with new guidance for treating stroke patients and the challenges other Trusts have faced implementing them. These conferences help us to share best practice and bring new ideas to our stroke unit to develop and improve our service.

“I really enjoyed meeting other stroke professionals from across the country and discussing the difficulties we face while delivering excellent stroke care for our patients. It was a great opportunity for me to learn about the latest research around stoke which will greatly impact my own clinical practice.

“I’d encourage colleagues to apply to LNWH Charity for funding if they would like to attend conferences or training events. It’s essential that we are abreast of new research and development in our areas of expertise, to ensure we provide the best care for our patients.”

For more information about the Charity or to apply for funding, visit https://weare.lnwh.nhs.uk/lnwh-charity

Pictured, Samantha Duncan, Adelina Lau,  and Jacquline Fischer.