Listen to survivor Tish talk about the physical and psychological impacts, finding a new way of living within his new restrictions and even learning how to walk again after his stroke.
He reminds us how important it is being able to ask for help might be, after becoming more dependent on his wife, but also reminding us to take one step at a time – and also how important knowing you’re not alone is, through the benefit of peer support and the Different Strokes BASS project.
The Black & Asian Stroke Survivors (BASS) Project was launched in 2021 to address the disproportionate impact of stroke on Black and South Asian communities in the UK.
Research shows that individuals from these communities are at significantly higher risk of stroke and are more likely to experience strokes at a younger age compared to others. Learn more about it here.
There are 100,000 strokes in the UK each year with 1 in 4 happening to somebody of working age or younger. Different Strokes aims to promote independent stroke recovery and help these younger stroke survivors reclaim their lives.
Make a smile lottery is a weekly fundraising lottery. A fun and exciting way to help Different Strokes raise vital funds that will secure our future.
It only costs £1 per play, and you can choose to play every week or whenever you feel like taking a chance and doing something good. For more information click here.
Different Strokes is delighted to announce the return of its Glasgow Peer Support Group, providing a welcoming space for working-age stroke survivors, their families and
On Saturday 18th July, over 100 people gathered in Northamptonshire to mark 30 years of Different Strokes. Reclaiming Life After Stroke The day opened with
Free Webinar | Wednesday 22 July | 11:00am When someone you love has a stroke, life can change in an instant. Partners, spouses and family
During June we hosted a Community Event in London at the offices of Bolt Burdon Kemp.
Different Strokes is pleased to be partnering with specialist medical negligence law firm Fletcher’s Solicitors to offer a free online webinar for stroke survivors, families and carers.
Mike Caines Wins Different Strokes’ Outstanding Contribution Award 2026 For the past 14 years, Mike Caines has been a quiet constant behind Different Strokes. He
