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Exciting news! Registration is open for the 2026 International Conference of the British Aphasiology Society 🧠💬📅 7–9 Sept 2026 📍 Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom 🔗 2026bas.co.uk Theme: “Living well with aphasia”.
Less than two weeks to go for the BAS International Conference in Cardiff! Have you checked out our programme yet?
Tickets for 1, 2 or 3 day attendance, conference dinner tickets and programme information available below:
2026bas.co.uk
#aphasia #BAS2026 #stroke
Tickets for 1, 2 or 3 day attendance, conference dinner tickets and programme information available below:
2026bas.co.uk
#aphasia #BAS2026 #stroke
BAS 2026
7th - 9th September 2026
7-9 Medi 2026
Cardiff, Wales, UK.
Caerdydd, Cymru, DU
2026bas.co.uk
August 25, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Less than two weeks to go for the BAS International Conference in Cardiff! Have you checked out our programme yet?
Tickets for 1, 2 or 3 day attendance, conference dinner tickets and programme information available below:
2026bas.co.uk
#aphasia #BAS2026 #stroke
Tickets for 1, 2 or 3 day attendance, conference dinner tickets and programme information available below:
2026bas.co.uk
#aphasia #BAS2026 #stroke
⭐ Newsletter Editor Role ⭐
We are seeking a new publisher for our newsletter which is published 3-4 times a year.
We are seeking a new publisher for our newsletter which is published 3-4 times a year.
August 12, 2026 at 1:20 PM
⭐ Newsletter Editor Role ⭐
We are seeking a new publisher for our newsletter which is published 3-4 times a year.
We are seeking a new publisher for our newsletter which is published 3-4 times a year.
BAS is looking for a new Treasurer to join our Committee.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the work of BAS while becoming part of a friendly and welcoming team dedicated to supporting the aphasia community.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the work of BAS while becoming part of a friendly and welcoming team dedicated to supporting the aphasia community.
July 20, 2026 at 2:58 PM
BAS is looking for a new Treasurer to join our Committee.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the work of BAS while becoming part of a friendly and welcoming team dedicated to supporting the aphasia community.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the work of BAS while becoming part of a friendly and welcoming team dedicated to supporting the aphasia community.
🐤 A reminder that early bird ticket prices end on Monday!
BAS International Conference 2026 Update
Draft programme is now available! See below and website for details.
A reminder that Early Bird Prices are available until 13th July! Attendance in person for virtual.
See 2026bas.co.uk for tickets and more information.
Draft programme is now available! See below and website for details.
A reminder that Early Bird Prices are available until 13th July! Attendance in person for virtual.
See 2026bas.co.uk for tickets and more information.
July 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM
🐤 A reminder that early bird ticket prices end on Monday!
BAS International Conference 2026 Update
Draft programme is now available! See below and website for details.
A reminder that Early Bird Prices are available until 13th July! Attendance in person for virtual.
See 2026bas.co.uk for tickets and more information.
Draft programme is now available! See below and website for details.
A reminder that Early Bird Prices are available until 13th July! Attendance in person for virtual.
See 2026bas.co.uk for tickets and more information.
July 3, 2026 at 3:25 PM
BAS International Conference 2026 Update
Draft programme is now available! See below and website for details.
A reminder that Early Bird Prices are available until 13th July! Attendance in person for virtual.
See 2026bas.co.uk for tickets and more information.
Draft programme is now available! See below and website for details.
A reminder that Early Bird Prices are available until 13th July! Attendance in person for virtual.
See 2026bas.co.uk for tickets and more information.
❗️New BAS Masterclasses ❗️
BAS members can attend online masterclasses and review previous masterclasses for free!
Please login to bas.org.uk to book a ticket. These are recorded and uploaded onto our website.
BAS members can attend online masterclasses and review previous masterclasses for free!
Please login to bas.org.uk to book a ticket. These are recorded and uploaded onto our website.
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July 3, 2026 at 3:14 PM
❗️New BAS Masterclasses ❗️
BAS members can attend online masterclasses and review previous masterclasses for free!
Please login to bas.org.uk to book a ticket. These are recorded and uploaded onto our website.
BAS members can attend online masterclasses and review previous masterclasses for free!
Please login to bas.org.uk to book a ticket. These are recorded and uploaded onto our website.
BAS Research Update Meeting is tomorrow!
* Free to all BAS members
* Provides a half day online of CPD
* Opportunity to liaise with other clinicians and researchers in the field of aphasia
* Excellent way to stay updated on new research initiatives that are happening nationally and internationally
* Free to all BAS members
* Provides a half day online of CPD
* Opportunity to liaise with other clinicians and researchers in the field of aphasia
* Excellent way to stay updated on new research initiatives that are happening nationally and internationally
www.bas.org.uk
June 23, 2026 at 7:45 AM
BAS Research Update Meeting is tomorrow!
* Free to all BAS members
* Provides a half day online of CPD
* Opportunity to liaise with other clinicians and researchers in the field of aphasia
* Excellent way to stay updated on new research initiatives that are happening nationally and internationally
* Free to all BAS members
* Provides a half day online of CPD
* Opportunity to liaise with other clinicians and researchers in the field of aphasia
* Excellent way to stay updated on new research initiatives that are happening nationally and internationally
It’s only 2 days until the BAS Research Update Meeting. A reminder that registration is FREE for BAS members.
Our final speaker is Jonathan Hirons - producer and filmmaker.
Jonathan will be presenting on Aphasia Awareness Project: On the Tip of My Tongue Film and Podcast.
Our final speaker is Jonathan Hirons - producer and filmmaker.
Jonathan will be presenting on Aphasia Awareness Project: On the Tip of My Tongue Film and Podcast.
June 22, 2026 at 8:18 AM
It’s only 2 days until the BAS Research Update Meeting. A reminder that registration is FREE for BAS members.
Our final speaker is Jonathan Hirons - producer and filmmaker.
Jonathan will be presenting on Aphasia Awareness Project: On the Tip of My Tongue Film and Podcast.
Our final speaker is Jonathan Hirons - producer and filmmaker.
Jonathan will be presenting on Aphasia Awareness Project: On the Tip of My Tongue Film and Podcast.
It’s less than a week until the BAS Research Update Meeting!
Our 4th speaker is Adithya Chandregowda, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Nova Southeastern University, Florida.
Adithya will be presenting on ‘Recognizing the contributions of individuals with aphasia to clinical and academic communities’.
Our 4th speaker is Adithya Chandregowda, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Nova Southeastern University, Florida.
Adithya will be presenting on ‘Recognizing the contributions of individuals with aphasia to clinical and academic communities’.
June 18, 2026 at 9:17 AM
It’s less than a week until the BAS Research Update Meeting!
Our 4th speaker is Adithya Chandregowda, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Nova Southeastern University, Florida.
Adithya will be presenting on ‘Recognizing the contributions of individuals with aphasia to clinical and academic communities’.
Our 4th speaker is Adithya Chandregowda, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Nova Southeastern University, Florida.
Adithya will be presenting on ‘Recognizing the contributions of individuals with aphasia to clinical and academic communities’.
It’s less than 3 weeks until the BAS Research Update Meeting!
A reminder that registration is FREE for BAS members.
The spotlight this week is on Sarah Johnston, City, St George's, University of London.
A reminder that registration is FREE for BAS members.
The spotlight this week is on Sarah Johnston, City, St George's, University of London.
June 4, 2026 at 3:16 PM
It’s less than 3 weeks until the BAS Research Update Meeting!
A reminder that registration is FREE for BAS members.
The spotlight this week is on Sarah Johnston, City, St George's, University of London.
A reminder that registration is FREE for BAS members.
The spotlight this week is on Sarah Johnston, City, St George's, University of London.
A reminder that the BAS Research Update Meeting is in less than 4 weeks.
This event is FREE for all BAS members.
🔦 The spotlight this week is on our second speaker Elissa Manzi, School of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia.
This event is FREE for all BAS members.
🔦 The spotlight this week is on our second speaker Elissa Manzi, School of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia.
May 29, 2026 at 2:59 PM
A reminder that the BAS Research Update Meeting is in less than 4 weeks.
This event is FREE for all BAS members.
🔦 The spotlight this week is on our second speaker Elissa Manzi, School of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia.
This event is FREE for all BAS members.
🔦 The spotlight this week is on our second speaker Elissa Manzi, School of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia.
BAS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2026
📆 7th-9th September
💬 This year’s theme is ‘Living well with aphasia’
🐦 Early bird tickets available until 13th July
🔗 Visit 2026bas.co.uk for further information and registration
👀 Watch this space for full programme information
📆 7th-9th September
💬 This year’s theme is ‘Living well with aphasia’
🐦 Early bird tickets available until 13th July
🔗 Visit 2026bas.co.uk for further information and registration
👀 Watch this space for full programme information
May 26, 2026 at 10:46 AM
BAS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2026
📆 7th-9th September
💬 This year’s theme is ‘Living well with aphasia’
🐦 Early bird tickets available until 13th July
🔗 Visit 2026bas.co.uk for further information and registration
👀 Watch this space for full programme information
📆 7th-9th September
💬 This year’s theme is ‘Living well with aphasia’
🐦 Early bird tickets available until 13th July
🔗 Visit 2026bas.co.uk for further information and registration
👀 Watch this space for full programme information
It’s 5 weeks until the BAS Research Update Meeting.
A reminder that registration is FREE for BAS members.
The spotlight this week is on our first speaker Rebecca Tidd.
A reminder that registration is FREE for BAS members.
The spotlight this week is on our first speaker Rebecca Tidd.
May 20, 2026 at 3:05 PM
It’s 5 weeks until the BAS Research Update Meeting.
A reminder that registration is FREE for BAS members.
The spotlight this week is on our first speaker Rebecca Tidd.
A reminder that registration is FREE for BAS members.
The spotlight this week is on our first speaker Rebecca Tidd.
Registration is now open for the BAS Research Update Meeting (RUM) 2026!
📆 24th June 9am-12.30pm
- Half day online CPD
- Liaise with other aphasia clinicians and researchers
- Update on new national and international research initiatives
This event is FREE for all BAS members
📆 24th June 9am-12.30pm
- Half day online CPD
- Liaise with other aphasia clinicians and researchers
- Update on new national and international research initiatives
This event is FREE for all BAS members
www.bas.org.uk
May 18, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Registration is now open for the BAS Research Update Meeting (RUM) 2026!
📆 24th June 9am-12.30pm
- Half day online CPD
- Liaise with other aphasia clinicians and researchers
- Update on new national and international research initiatives
This event is FREE for all BAS members
📆 24th June 9am-12.30pm
- Half day online CPD
- Liaise with other aphasia clinicians and researchers
- Update on new national and international research initiatives
This event is FREE for all BAS members
Reposted by British Aphasiology Society
In recognition of International Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) Awareness Week, the National Aphasia Association is hosting events designed to bring together people living w/ PPA, care partners, clinicians & researchers to share knowledge, resources & support.
Primary Progressive Aphasia Awareness
Primary Progressive Aphasia Awareness
PPA Awareness Week 2026 at the NAA - National Aphasia Association
April 8th–10 th 2026 | Three Days of Learning, Connection, and Support In recognition of International Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) Awareness W
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April 7, 2026 at 2:01 PM
In recognition of International Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) Awareness Week, the National Aphasia Association is hosting events designed to bring together people living w/ PPA, care partners, clinicians & researchers to share knowledge, resources & support.
Primary Progressive Aphasia Awareness
Primary Progressive Aphasia Awareness
📢 Call for Abstracts: Research Update Meeting (online)
Share planned, ongoing, or completed research in a supportive space.
🗓 Event: 24 June 2026
⏰ Deadline for abstracts EXTENDED: 17th April 2026
👉 Call for abstracts: shorturl.at/dWRix
Not a member? Join BAS to attend this free event!
Share planned, ongoing, or completed research in a supportive space.
🗓 Event: 24 June 2026
⏰ Deadline for abstracts EXTENDED: 17th April 2026
👉 Call for abstracts: shorturl.at/dWRix
Not a member? Join BAS to attend this free event!
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April 1, 2026 at 2:51 PM
📢 Call for Abstracts: Research Update Meeting (online)
Share planned, ongoing, or completed research in a supportive space.
🗓 Event: 24 June 2026
⏰ Deadline for abstracts EXTENDED: 17th April 2026
👉 Call for abstracts: shorturl.at/dWRix
Not a member? Join BAS to attend this free event!
Share planned, ongoing, or completed research in a supportive space.
🗓 Event: 24 June 2026
⏰ Deadline for abstracts EXTENDED: 17th April 2026
👉 Call for abstracts: shorturl.at/dWRix
Not a member? Join BAS to attend this free event!
🌸 Our Spring Newsletter will be released soon!
If you have news, updates, or opportunities you'd like to share with the BAS community, please send them in!
📅 Submission deadline: 15 March
📧 Email: [email protected]
If you have news, updates, or opportunities you'd like to share with the BAS community, please send them in!
📅 Submission deadline: 15 March
📧 Email: [email protected]
March 10, 2026 at 8:06 PM
🌸 Our Spring Newsletter will be released soon!
If you have news, updates, or opportunities you'd like to share with the BAS community, please send them in!
📅 Submission deadline: 15 March
📧 Email: [email protected]
If you have news, updates, or opportunities you'd like to share with the BAS community, please send them in!
📅 Submission deadline: 15 March
📧 Email: [email protected]
Exciting news! Registration is open for the 2026 International Conference of the British Aphasiology Society 🧠💬📅 7–9 Sept 2026 📍 Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom 🔗 2026bas.co.uk Theme: “Living well with aphasia”.
February 23, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Exciting news! Registration is open for the 2026 International Conference of the British Aphasiology Society 🧠💬📅 7–9 Sept 2026 📍 Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom 🔗 2026bas.co.uk Theme: “Living well with aphasia”.
Please complete this short form to tell the RCSLT what topics in stroke communication and swallowing you would like to see featured at the UK Stroke Forum conference in 2026.
Have your say by 26th February 2026
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Have your say by 26th February 2026
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Microsoft Forms
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February 19, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Please complete this short form to tell the RCSLT what topics in stroke communication and swallowing you would like to see featured at the UK Stroke Forum conference in 2026.
Have your say by 26th February 2026
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Have your say by 26th February 2026
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Could you be our next Publicity Officer?
We are looking for a BAS member to join the Committee to support our publicity and social media.
📧 Email the BAS chair if you are interested
We are looking for a BAS member to join the Committee to support our publicity and social media.
📧 Email the BAS chair if you are interested
February 7, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Could you be our next Publicity Officer?
We are looking for a BAS member to join the Committee to support our publicity and social media.
📧 Email the BAS chair if you are interested
We are looking for a BAS member to join the Committee to support our publicity and social media.
📧 Email the BAS chair if you are interested
Congratulations to the winners of our recent Small Grants
✨ Aphasia Uncovered - James Major
✨ On the Tip of My Tongue – Voices of Aphasia 2026 - Jonathan Hirons
✨ Meaningful outcome measures: empowering people living with PPA and their families and friends - Richard Talbot @rtslt.bsky.social
✨ Aphasia Uncovered - James Major
✨ On the Tip of My Tongue – Voices of Aphasia 2026 - Jonathan Hirons
✨ Meaningful outcome measures: empowering people living with PPA and their families and friends - Richard Talbot @rtslt.bsky.social
February 7, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Congratulations to the winners of our recent Small Grants
✨ Aphasia Uncovered - James Major
✨ On the Tip of My Tongue – Voices of Aphasia 2026 - Jonathan Hirons
✨ Meaningful outcome measures: empowering people living with PPA and their families and friends - Richard Talbot @rtslt.bsky.social
✨ Aphasia Uncovered - James Major
✨ On the Tip of My Tongue – Voices of Aphasia 2026 - Jonathan Hirons
✨ Meaningful outcome measures: empowering people living with PPA and their families and friends - Richard Talbot @rtslt.bsky.social
📢 Calls for abstracts for the British Aphasiology Society Research Update Meeting
🗓️ 24/06/2026
🧑💻Online event
We welcome abstracts about:
✅ Planned research
✅ Research in progress
✅ Recently completed research
⌛️Submissions by 30/03/2026
[email protected]
🗓️ 24/06/2026
🧑💻Online event
We welcome abstracts about:
✅ Planned research
✅ Research in progress
✅ Recently completed research
⌛️Submissions by 30/03/2026
[email protected]
January 25, 2026 at 4:17 PM
📢 Calls for abstracts for the British Aphasiology Society Research Update Meeting
🗓️ 24/06/2026
🧑💻Online event
We welcome abstracts about:
✅ Planned research
✅ Research in progress
✅ Recently completed research
⌛️Submissions by 30/03/2026
[email protected]
🗓️ 24/06/2026
🧑💻Online event
We welcome abstracts about:
✅ Planned research
✅ Research in progress
✅ Recently completed research
⌛️Submissions by 30/03/2026
[email protected]
Reposted by British Aphasiology Society
Pleased to share our paper published online today!
Highlighting the #stroke rehab unit experiences of stroke survivors with #aphasia
@lindseythiel.bsky.social @basaphasia.bsky.social @clinacslt.bsky.social
www.tandfonline.com/eprint/MQ3E6...
Highlighting the #stroke rehab unit experiences of stroke survivors with #aphasia
@lindseythiel.bsky.social @basaphasia.bsky.social @clinacslt.bsky.social
www.tandfonline.com/eprint/MQ3E6...
The requirements, the relationships, and the rules: experiences and perceptions of how time is spent supporting recovery on a stroke rehabilitation unit for stroke survivors with aphasia
Stroke survivors with aphasia experience a range of challenges during hospital-based stroke rehabilitation. These include limited rehabilitative activities and difficulties interacting with healthc...
www.tandfonline.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Pleased to share our paper published online today!
Highlighting the #stroke rehab unit experiences of stroke survivors with #aphasia
@lindseythiel.bsky.social @basaphasia.bsky.social @clinacslt.bsky.social
www.tandfonline.com/eprint/MQ3E6...
Highlighting the #stroke rehab unit experiences of stroke survivors with #aphasia
@lindseythiel.bsky.social @basaphasia.bsky.social @clinacslt.bsky.social
www.tandfonline.com/eprint/MQ3E6...
In the New Year, we are running our first Aphasia Clinician Session of 2026
📆 Tuesday 13th January 16:00-17:00 with
Sheila Robinson & Anne Barrett
📋 Communication assessment in the acute setting-why, when and how?
Members can sign up in the members area
📆 Tuesday 13th January 16:00-17:00 with
Sheila Robinson & Anne Barrett
📋 Communication assessment in the acute setting-why, when and how?
Members can sign up in the members area
November 28, 2025 at 8:13 AM
In the New Year, we are running our first Aphasia Clinician Session of 2026
📆 Tuesday 13th January 16:00-17:00 with
Sheila Robinson & Anne Barrett
📋 Communication assessment in the acute setting-why, when and how?
Members can sign up in the members area
📆 Tuesday 13th January 16:00-17:00 with
Sheila Robinson & Anne Barrett
📋 Communication assessment in the acute setting-why, when and how?
Members can sign up in the members area
BAS members are invited to our upcoming Aphasia Clinician Session
⏰ Monday 8th December 16:00-17:00 with Jen Dodds-Vigouroux
✏️ A communicative writing approach for a client with severe aphasia- how do we maximise gains?
Sign up in the members area to join ✅
⏰ Monday 8th December 16:00-17:00 with Jen Dodds-Vigouroux
✏️ A communicative writing approach for a client with severe aphasia- how do we maximise gains?
Sign up in the members area to join ✅
November 27, 2025 at 11:38 AM
BAS members are invited to our upcoming Aphasia Clinician Session
⏰ Monday 8th December 16:00-17:00 with Jen Dodds-Vigouroux
✏️ A communicative writing approach for a client with severe aphasia- how do we maximise gains?
Sign up in the members area to join ✅
⏰ Monday 8th December 16:00-17:00 with Jen Dodds-Vigouroux
✏️ A communicative writing approach for a client with severe aphasia- how do we maximise gains?
Sign up in the members area to join ✅