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FREE Webinar: Sleep, Stroke and Recovery
Getting a good night’s sleep on a regular basis is something many stroke survivors struggle with. Sleep deprivation can affect both our mental and physical

FREE Webinar: Travelling After Stroke – From Planning to Adventure
Practical advice, accessible travel options and real-life experiences to help you travel with confidence after stroke. Travelling after a stroke, whether in the UK or

FREE Webinar: Sleep, Stroke and Recovery
Getting a good night’s sleep on a regular basis is something many stroke survivors struggle with. Sleep deprivation can affect both our mental and physical

Community Event Coming to Glasgow
We’re delighted to be bringing a Different Strokes Community Event to Glasgow this October, giving younger stroke survivors, family members and carers the opportunity to

Free Legal Consultations for Stroke Survivors and Families with Irwin Mitchell
Different Strokes is pleased to be working with our corporate partner, Irwin Mitchell, to offer a week of free legal consultations for stroke survivors and their families.

Celebration of Speed Raises £11,000 for Different Strokes
We are delighted to share that £11,000 raised at this year’s Celebration of Speed Pre-Festival Charity Gala Dinner will be donated to Different Strokes, helping

Free Webinar: Understanding Aphasia
Join Different Strokes for a free online webinar about aphasia.
Aphasia is a communication disability that affects around 350,000 people in the UK. It can affect speaking, reading, writing and understanding language. Despite this, many people have never heard of it.

Secondary stroke prevention: what our survey told us
Many people in our stroke community tell us they worry about having another stroke. That fear of “what if it happens again?” can stay with you for years. So we wanted to look at secondary stroke prevention – what is being done to reduce the risk of another stroke, and whether people are getting the information they need.

Meet Our New Volunteer Befrienders Supporting Survivors Aged 16-25
We’re delighted to welcome Kyra Lindsay and Alicia Kember as the newest members of our volunteer befriender team.

Free Legal Advice Sessions with Bolt Burdon Kemp This September
From Monday 21 September to Friday 25 September 2026, Ipek Tugcu, Partner and Head of the Adult Brain Injury team at Bolt Burdon Kemp, will be offering free initial legal consultations to members of the Different Strokes community.

Community Events Are Back This September – Join Us in Bristol or Sheffield
We’re delighted to announce that Different Strokes Community Events are returning this September, with two fantastic opportunities for younger stroke survivors, family members and carers to come together, connect and share experiences.

Different Strokes Glasgow Peer Support Group Returns
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

30 Years of Different Strokes:A Day of Connection, An Evening of Celebration
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

Upcoming Webinar: Looking After Yourself While Caring for Someone After Stroke
Free Webinar | Wednesday 22 July | 11:00am When someone you love has a stroke, life can change in an instant. Partners, spouses and family