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Our befrienders are available to offer 1:1 support and advice to other young stroke survivors for our Befriender Hour sessions.
There’s one tomorrow! Monday 28 September, 7.00pm to 8.00pm, Kyra
For more information visit
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"One of the hardest parts was realising that life wasn’t going to be exactly the same as before. Now there are things I can’t do or can’t do in the same way. I can’t drive because of my epilepsy, and work is more complicated than it used to be."
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Have you experienced seizures, or do you support someone who has?
Researchers are looking for people aged 18+ to help shape the future of seizure care. Share your experiences, help co-design solutions and influence future services.
Interested? Email cft.cider@nhs.net
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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.
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We're 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.Thank you to everyone who attended, donated and supported the event, and to Jennie Gow for nominating us as a beneficiary charity
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Don't forget that you can join us and other stroke survivors at our virtual meetings - and there's one today, Tue 22 Sept – 1:30pm
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Just a reminder that you can join us and other stroke survivors at our virtual meetings - and there's one tomorrow, Tue 22 Sept – 1:30pm
For more information visit buff.ly/C0rSSMb
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Join us for a free online webinar about aphasia.
📅 Wednesday 14 October
🕙 10am
💻 Online
Free to attend.
Book your place today. buff.ly/KMjLYPY
#Aphasia #StrokeRecovery #StrokeAwareness
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"But what nobody prepared me for was the emotional impact. The focus was very much on surviving and recovering physically. Nobody really prepared me for grieving."
Read Emily's story: buff.ly/CBlBdjN
#SurvivorStory #StrokeSurvivor #NotJustTheElderly #DifferentStrokes
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"I was so angry I couldn’t speak, that I was tired all the time, that I couldn’t move my face or smile properly. I was really upset about it and had the same cry of
“Why me? Why did this have to happen to me? It’s not fair!”
almost everyday."
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Last week, volunteers Kyra and Ingrid joined a stroke prevention outreach event at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital to raise awareness of stroke and Different Strokes.
#StrokePrevention #KnowYourNumbers #DifferentStrokes
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We're bringing you a free Community Event Sheffield, giving stroke survivors the chance to come together, share experiences and connect with others who understand life after stroke.
📅 Sheffield – Friday 25 September
Book: buff.ly/4Ss3med
#LifeAfterStroke
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"I wasn’t the same person I had been before – and if I’m honest, I’m not the same person now either. But I don’t see that as a bad thing. In many ways, I’m stronger than I was before." buff.ly/xlVub58
#StrokeSurvivor #NotJustTheElderly #DifferentStrokes #SurvivorStory
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Our befrienders are available to offer 1:1 support and advice to other young stroke survivors for our Befriender Hour sessions.
There’s one tomorrow! Thursday 3 September, 7.00pm to 8.00pm, Alicia
For more information visit
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"Before my stroke, I thought I understood what hard work felt like. Stroke fatigue was something entirely different."
Read Richard's Story on our website today. buff.ly/MBOlOaf
#SurvivorStory #StrokeSurvivor #DifferentStrokes #NotJustTheElderly
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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.
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Could your story help another stroke survivor? We're looking for Black and South Asian stroke survivors to share their experiences of life after stroke. Your story could help raise awareness, challenge misconceptions and show others they're not alone.
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Do you experience post-stroke fatigue?
Researchers at the University of Leeds are looking for stroke survivors aged 18-65 to take part in a study exploring how fatigue affects people after stroke.
To find out more, contact: A.R.Bonser@leeds.ac.uk
#StrokeResearch
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Lisa from our Ashford, Kent group recently met with Labour MP Sojan Joseph at Lake House Kent Wellbeing CIC to discuss support for stroke survivors and raise awareness of life after stroke.
Thank you to everyone involved for supporting our community. 💙
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We're getting a head start on #WorldStrokeDay 2026.
This year's theme is Information Saves Lives and we're inviting our community to help spread vital stroke information across the UK.
Order a free leaflet pack or event pack and get involved today.
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