No Life Half Lived
The Scottish Stroke Nurses Forum (SSNF) is for registered nurses, non-registered nurses and student nurses with an interest in stroke working in Scotland (events and conferences are open to other health professionals).
The 2024 conference has now passed. Please click here to access photos and presentations from the day. Thanks again to everyone involved in making it such as success
SSNF Newsletter Autumn 2021 (PDF)
SSNF Newsletter Spring 2021 (PDF)
SSNF Newsletter Autumn 2020 (PDF)
SSNF Newsletter Spring 2020 (PDF)
SSNF Newsletter Autumn 2019 (PDF)
SSNF Newsletter Spring 2019 (PDF)
SSNF Newsletter Autumn 2018 (PDF)
SSNF Newsletter Spring 2018 (PDF)
SSNF Newsletter Autumn 2017 (PDF)
SSNF Newsletter Spring 2017 (PDF)
SSNF Newsletter Autumn 2016 (PDF)
Become a member Learn more about SSNF Get to know the committee
Aims of forum
- To promote the essential role of nurses in stroke
- To share and develop knowledge, expertise and best practice
- To incorporate research–based evidence into practice, and promote research
to improve outcomes - To help develop core competencies, education and training initiatives for
stroke nurses - To advise and influence the provision of stroke nursing services in order
to affect patient care and carers at local and national level
About SSNF
The Scottish Stroke Nurses Forum (SSNF) aims to promote the essential role that nurses’ play in stroke with the sharing of knowledge, skills, research and expertise that enhances best practice.
This is achieved by playing an active part influencing nursing developments and services at local and national levels with the focus to help improve the stroke journey for patients, families and their carers.
SSNF Chair
Linda Campbell
Stroke Co-ordinator
Stroke Unit
Raigmore Hospital
Inverness
IV2 3UJ
01463 704086
Email: [email protected]
Scottish Stroke Improvement Plan
The Stroke Improvement Plan sets out the priorities and actions to deliver improved prevention, treatment and care for all people in Scotland affected by stroke. The SSNF is proud to work as part of the teams making this happen.
The Best Practice Statement for vision
problems after an acute stroke.
Stroke is a life changing experience. The resulting brain damage can affect the visual system causing problems with visual perception, eye movement disorders, low vision and visual field loss. The Quick Reference Guide below summarises the main points of a Best Practice Statement which provides advice on screening, assessing and managing vision problems in the first 30 days after anacute stroke.
Become a member
Benefits of membership of SSNF
- Networking and sharing with local and national stroke nurses
- Access to SSNF members, local contacts and forums
- A priority place at the annual SSNF conference and all other events
- A copy of the bi-annual SSNF newsletter
- Access to a Committee Member for your local area
- Opportunities to join the Committee or Action Teams and
participate in stroke research - Find out about our Action teams
Membership is free. Joining is easy, simply click the button below and complete the membership form.
As a member you will receive regular mailings and invitations to participate in related research studies. Members are required to update their details periodically to renew their membership.
SSNF Conference
2024 Conference
The 2024 conference has now passed. Thanks to everyone involved in making it such as success. Please be advised that the presentations from the day will appear here shortly.