Different Strokes - Stroke Support UK

Our new Jarrow Stroke Support Group is meeting again this Saturday 💙 Whether it’s your first time or you came along last month, you’ll be very welcome: buff.ly/vTXxpdL #StrokeSupport #StrokeSurvivor #NotJustTheElderly #DifferentStrokes

Stroke recovery doesn’t end after a hospital stay. RES-Q+ has developed a virtual assistant to help stroke survivors track health, manage medications & support better follow-up care. 🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/1tEB2hz #BrainAwarenessWeek # RES-Q+ #StrokeResearch

Join us on Instagram this February for our Befriender Sessions available to offer 1:1 support and advice to other young stroke survivors for our Befriender Hour sessions. Today! Thursday 19th March 2026 at 7pm – Joshua For more information visit buff.ly/u93pHkK

Taking part in stroke-related research is a great way of using your own experiences to help improve the quality of life for people affected by stroke. Please contact the specific researcher using the details provided on our website more information. buff.ly/1S0a10P

Fatigue after stroke isn’t just feeling tired. It can be unpredictable, invisible, and incredibly frustrating. That’s why we’re hosting our first webinar of 2026 focused entirely on post-stroke fatigue. buff.ly/D9ianKc #LifeAfterStroke #StrokeRecovery #Fatigue

BrainAwarenessWeek day 4: AI could help patients improve their recovery after stroke. The #VALIDATE project tests the AI in clinical studies to ensure it truly helps patients. 🔗 Learn more:buff.ly/7pNLcoQ #BrainAwarenessWeek #StrokeResearch

Join us on Instagram this March for our Befriender Sessions! Our befrienders are available to offer 1:1 support and advice to other young stroke survivors tomorrow! Thursday 19th March 2026 at 7pm – Joshua For more information visit buff.ly/u93pHkK

AD | A new study from UWE Bristol and Voices of Aphasia wants to hear from you. They want to understand people’s experiences of applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP):buff.ly/7E1drYo

@UMBRELLA_IHI project will deliver better treatment decisions to improve recovery, while keeping patient data safe, by is using AI to help doctors make faster, more personalized decisions Read more buff.ly/SEPTs6s #BAW2025 #StrokeResearch #UMBRELLA_IHI

After a stroke, the risk of another one can be high, especially for people with an irregular heartbeat (AF). The #EAST-STROKE study is testing whether treating the heart rhythm earlier could help prevent more strokes. Learn more: buff.ly/ZEjVEfz #BrainAwarenessWeek

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

#BrainAwarenessWeek day 4: Every minute counts in a stroke. The POC4Triage project is testing portable devices in ambulances and emergency rooms in Europe. Read more about this project:poc4triage.eu #BrainAwarenessWeek #POC4Triage #StrokeResearch

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

"Emotionally, that first year was the hardest of my life. I thought everything I’d worked for had vanished. I was angry. I threw things. I took it out on my husband, which I’m not proud of." Read Maggie's story: buff.ly/75XzIKA #StrokeSurvivor #NotJustTheElderly

Taking part in stroke-related research is a great way of using your own experiences to help improve the quality of life for people affected by stroke. Please contact the specific researcher using the details provided on our website more information. differentstrokes.co.uk/stroke-informa…

“Finding a new identity has been the hardest part.” Maya had her stroke at 43. Even when people say “you look fine”, recovery can involve adjusting to a very different version of yourself. Many stroke survivors talk about this shift in identity. You’re not alone. 💙

*** TAKE PART IN RESEARCH """ How are People with Aphasia Affected by the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Application Process in the Bristol and Bath Region? For more information please visit: differentstrokes.co.uk/wp-content/upl…

We’re excited to announce that our next Community Event is coming to Manchester on 27th March 💙 These events are a chance for stroke survivors to come together in a relaxed, welcoming space. Sign up: buff.ly/7XGS7i2 #StrokeSurvivor #DifferentStrokes #NotJustTheElderly

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

Our befrienders are available to offer 1:1 support and advice to other young stroke survivors for our Befriender Hour sessions. There’s one today! 11th March 2026 at 1pm – Rahael For more information visit buff.ly/u93pHkK