All groups Different Strokes group

Portsmouth

Peer support for stroke survivors in and around Portsmouth.

PO2 9QA

Come along to our Stroke Support and Exercise Group in Portsmouth. The group is led by volunteer Diane.

Our Stroke Support and Exercise Group Portsmouth are a friendly and supportive group who offer regular fitness activities for stroke survivors in the Portsmouth area.

The group is run by Volunteer Coordinator Di Summers-Long who won the Different Strokes Peter Shave Volunteer of the Year award in 2019. 

The group offers weekly seated exercise and swimming sessions which are held at the Mountbatten Centre.

New members are welcome so if you are a stroke survivor in the Portsmouth area please get in touch. Our Stroke Support and Exercise Group would love to welcome you to our friendly group.

A group of people are meeting at a stroke support group meeting. They are sitting in a circle and look deep in conversation.
Stroke Support and Exercise Group Portsmouth Volunteer Coordinator Di Summers Long

Di Summers Long got involved with the Portsmouth Stroke Support and Exercise Group after her husband Andy had a stroke in 2002.

When the group needed a new volunteer to taking on the running of the group Di didn’t hesitate to take on the role of Group Coordinator.

Di was awarded our ‘Peter Shave Volunteer of the Year’ in 2019. Read more about Di and her award HERE

If you have any questions or want to know more about the group you can contact Di using the details below.

Meeting Times

  • Swimming every Tuesday at 11:00 am
  • Seated chair exercise every Wednesday at 2.00 pm

Venue

The Mountbatten Centre
Alex Way
Hilsea
PO2 9QA

Telephone contact details for the Mountbatten Centre: 

Main Reception: 023 9320 0401

Exercise Referral Consultant – 023 9320 0358

Contact Details

Group Coordinator: Di Summers-Long

Phone: 02392 617139

Email: portsmouth@differentstrokes.co.uk

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