Welcome to BIASP
The British and Irish Association of Stroke Physicians is committed to advancing stroke medicine by leading on clinical standards, promoting research and improving training across the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.
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Stroke Training Excellence Programme (STEP) Fellowship
BIASP recognises that there is a crisis in stroke physician recruitment. There is an urgent need to try and attract a new generation of trainees into stroke by promoting it as an attractive, interesting, and dynamic career choice.
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Equality Diversity and Inclusion
At BIASP, we continue to strive for equality and diversity of our membership
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BIASP Sustainability Blog
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History of BIASP
BIASP has come a long way since its inception in 1999. Revisit the history of BIASP with our past presidents
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What We Do

The overarching aim of BIASP is to promote the advancement of Stroke Medicine within the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. Our renewed strategy for 2025-2028 continues BIASP’s ambitions by leading on clinical standards, promoting research and improving training, while placing at the forefront, our commitment to sustainability, equality and diversity in our work and activities.

BIASP Strategy

The BIASP strategy 2025-2028 details the key strategic areas for actions in order to advance stroke medicine

Careers in stroke

To promote your training, job opportunities or any other career opportunities please email admin@biasp.org

Five Nations Stroke Group

The Five Nations Stroke Group consists of clinical leaders in stroke from across the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Sustainability

BIASP recognises climate change as a serious threat to human health and is committed to take actions in response to this climate crisis.

Guidelines & Standards

Discover up-to-date national and international stroke service standards and clinical guidelines

Training & Education

We offer a range of learning and educational resources including the BIASP virtual learning hub.

Research

Research is vital to improving care for people with stroke or at risk of stroke, and is a core priority for BIASP and its membership

Affiliated Organisations & Stroke Charities

We oversee committee members’ input to other affiliated committees. You can find links to a list of affiliated organisations across the UK

STEP Fellowship

Look out for updates from the STEP Fellows during their 2025-2027 tenure

Awards & Prizes

BIASP offers a number of awards and prizes throughout the year

Members Area

Exclusive content and downloads for BIASP members

COVID-19 Resources

Stroke-related COVID-19 resources and publications

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Latest News

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