Neath Port Talbot Wellbeing After Stroke Project

NPT WASP are delighted to share this video with you, giving insight into the support available & highlighting the real life experiences of stroke survivors, their carers / families who have received support from us. NPT WASP is funded by @TNLComFundWales facebook.com/share/v/vi1aNY…

Today Harriet from Cosy Throws joined us to deliver an arm knitting workshop, where everyone attending made their very own heart shaped cushion! Everyone had a wonderful time! NPT WASP is a partnership between NPT Mind & NPT Stroke Group funded by @TNLComFundWales

If you would like to reserve a space for our upcoming wellbeing session, please email rachel@nptmind.org.uk NPT WASP is a partnership between Neath Port Talbot Stroke Group and @NPTMind funded by @TNLComFundWales

Learning to identify the physical symptoms we experience due to anxiety can help us to understand what is going on in our mind. Labelled below are some of the common physical symptoms someone feeling anxious can experience. What other physical symptoms do you experience?

Feeling overwhelmed can lead to longer term issues with our mental health including experiencing anxiety or low mood. NPT WASP can support you to manage this. Please email rachel@nptmind.org.uk or call Rachel on 07541760872. NPT WASP is funded by @TNLComFundWales

Information & advice on topics such as applying for benefits or managing a loved ones financial matters after a stroke is something our Pathfinder can support you with. If you would like to find out more please email rachel@nptmind.org.uk NPT WASP is funded by @TNLComFundWales

Here are some words from individuals the project has already supported. Why not get in touch and see how we can help you? Please email rachel@nptmind.org.uk or call Rachel on 07541760872. NPT WASP is funded by @TNLComFundWales

Changes in your relationship are a common occurrence after a stroke/ brain injury. We offer a range of support to help with these changes. The project offers a workshop called The New Us, 8 week group courses where you can meet others with shared experience or counselling.

Starting Next Week!!! If you are a stroke / brain injury survivor and would like to join us, please email rachel@nptmind.org.uk or call Rachel on 07541760872. NPT WASP is funded by @TNLComFundWales

Back Due to Popular Demand! After the success of last year's Arm Knitting Workshop, Harriet from Cosy Throws will be joining NPT WASP ince again. To reserve a space please email rachel@nptmind.org.uk or call Rachel on 07541760872. NPT WASP is funded by @TNLComFundWales

NPT WASP can support you to access other services and activities that can improve your way of life. Please email rachel@nptmind.org.uk or call Rachel on 07541760872 to find out more. NPT WASP is funded by @TNLComFundWales

If you or your loved one has had a stroke or brain injury, NPT WASP offers a counselling service to help you process the difficult feelings this traumatic event can cause. Please email rachel@nptmind.org.uk or call Rachel on 07541760872. NPTWASP is funded by @TNLComFundWales

Huge thanks to Morgan Siddley from Cam Gears Table Tennis Club and Cerys Evans from Table Tennis Wales for providing NPT WASP's Wellbeing Session at Neath Port Talbot Stroke Group this morning. There were smiles all round! NPT WASP is funded by @TNLComFundWales

Today NPT WASP held a Pyrography Wellbeing Session. A great time was had by all and some beautiful pieces made. To find out about future wellbeing sessions please email rachel@nptmind.org.uk NPT WASP is funded by @TNLComFundWales

When your partner or loved one has a stroke, this can be overwhelming leaving you feeling lost and not knowing what to do next. Let NPT WASP help you navigate the next steps. Email rachel@nptmind.org.uk or call Rachel on 07541760872. NPT WASP is funded by @TNLComFundWales

Being a loved one of a stroke survivor can be difficult. It can cause strong & mixed emotions, which can be difficult to manage. Here are some before & after quotes from a Partner of a stroke survivor that accessed support from NPT WASP. NPT WASP is funded by @TNLComFundWales

Being a Loved One of a Stroke Survivor can be challenging& raise difficult feelings. Come &join us for our Group Course where we explore these feelings& learn ways to cope, whilst meeting others who have shared experience. To find out more please email rachel@nptmind.org.uk

Stroke survivors are prone to experiencing varied emotional changes, which can have a detrimental affect on their recovery journey. NPT WASP can support you with these emotional changes. To find out more please email rachel@nptmind.org.uk NPT WASP is funded by @TNLComFundWales

Health Anxiety is common for stroke survivors &their carers. Stroke Survivors often worry about the possibility of another stroke. Carers often worry what would happen to the person they care for if they were to become unwell. We can support you to manage these feelings.

Ever feel like you just need someone who will listen without judgement? NPT WASP offers a Befriending Service that does just this. To find out more please email rachel@nptmind.org.uk NPT WASP is funded by @TNLComFundWales

Come and join us and get creative! On Tuesday 4th March at 1pm, spaces by reservation only. Please email rachel@nptmind.org.uk or call Rachel on 07541760872. NPT WASP is a partnership between Neath Port Talbot Stroke Group and @NPTMind funded by @TNLComFundWales