Mark from Salisbury had a stroke in his sleep in November 2020. His stroke impacted his right side and his speech – he is now living with aphasia and oral apraxia. Due to his experience as a stroke nurse, Mark knew he knew he was having a stroke but couldn’t communicate this. Initially, they suspected Mark had Bell’s Palsy but an MRI confirmed he had suffered a stroke, and further tests established this was due to a hole in his heart (PFO). He discusses how eye-opening it was to suddenly be a patient, his recovery, and how his stroke has affected his mental health.
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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.
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
