Ranj Parmar

Join us on Instagram this April for our Befriender Sessions! Our volunteer befrienders are all young stroke survivors themselves & available to offer 1:1 support and advice There’s one tomorrow! Thursday 2nd April 2026 at 1pm – Rahael buff.ly/POvK1eg

Tomorrow, Thursday 2nd April, we will be hosting a virtual meeting from 10.30 am to 12 noon via Zoom. If you would like to take part in the meeting for the first time, please contact us at info@differentstrokessouthampton.co.uk for information on how you can connect.

Really good meeting today of Different Strokes Southampton Group! Lots of cake, hot cross buns and chocolate! Great peer support! #peersupport #stroke

We have monthly virtual meetings exclusively for unpaid carers of stroke survivors - and the next one is today (and soon) Monday 16th March – 11.30am

A lovely morning with Ranj, and Lindsey, at Shirley Baptist Church, For Communicare Southampton ♥️

Andy Clay, Lindsey Fraser and I at the Communicare in Southampton Volunteer day!!! Just about to start!!! @AndiSmiler

Great turnout for today’s meeting of Different Strokes Southampton group - with LOTS of cake!xx #stroke #properpeersupport

Not all stroke effects are visible. Many survivors live with post-stroke fatigue and cognitive challenges, affecting energy, concentration and memory. Just because someone looks well doesn’t mean they aren’t managing a lot behind the scenes. 💙 #StrokeRecovery #HiddenDisability

Tomorrow, Thursday 12th March we are hosting a face to face meeting , 10.30 am to 12 at Catholic Church Hall Bitterne, SO18 5EG. Please remember the parking is now chargeable £1 for 2hrs. For more information contact info@differentstrokessouthampton.co.uk

We’re delighted to be launching a new Different Strokes peer support group in Derby 💙 Find out more or register your interest here: buff.ly/Ykci4dI #StrokeSupport #PeerSupport #StrokeRecovery #DifferentStrokes

At Different Strokes, our mission to support younger stroke survivors is powered by an incredible team of survivors, carers, and advocates, including these phenomenal women. 💙 #InternationalWomensDay #DifferentStrokes #StrokeSurvivors #WomenInSupport #IWD #IWD2025

Tomorrow, Thursday 5th March, we will be hosting a virtual meeting from 10.30 am to 12 noon via Zoom. If you would like to take part in the meeting for the first time, please contact us at info@differentstrokessouthampton.co.uk for information on how you can connect.

Save the date!💙 Join Different Strokes on Saturday 18 July 2026 in Daventry for Reclaim 2026, a special 30th anniversary event bringing stroke survivors from across the UK together. #StrokeSurvivor #StrokeEvents #Reclaim2026 #DifferentStrokes

F8 stroke rehab ward have received a lovely delivery of items from their amazon wishlist! Very much appreciated. If you would like to donate please use QR code below or contact the ward for more details. @EmmaPstrokeUHS @sarah_halcrow @UHSFT @HannahDavisOT @DaveGriffiths68

Fabulous meeting today of Different Strokes Southampton! And some lovely cake to celebrate Helen Davies 60th!! @diffstrokes @AndiSmiler @J0j04321

@AndiSmiler @J0j04321 nice pics guys!

💙 Volunteers make our community what it is! Know someone who’s made a real difference to stroke survivors? Nominate them for our 2026 Volunteer Awards and help us celebrate their impact. 🗓 Nominations close 16 April buff.ly/cYbOgFu #VolunteerAwards2026

We’re excited to share that special guest Rob Ghahremani from Mind Over Matter Fitness will be joining us at our first Community Event next Friday in Nottingham 💙 We can’t wait to see guys you there!

Don't forget one of our Virtual Meetings for carers will be TODAY, Tuesday 17th Feb – 2.30pm giving carers a dedicated space to discuss their unique challenges together, share coping strategies, and find support. Find out more here buff.ly/4eZGzSx

Interested in making a difference? Reach out to us at info@differentstrokes.co.uk. Your stroke story has the power to inspire, educate, and uplift others in their time of need. 💚 💙 #StrokeSurvivor #ShareYourStory #DifferentStrokes #NotJustTheElderly