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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 tonight! Monday 28 September, 7.00pm to 8.00pm, Kyra
For more information visit
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We’re incredibly proud of our BASS Ambassador Sheila Chingono, who will be speaking at @IrwinMitchell's Working After Brain Injury 2026 event.
📅 13 Oct 2026
Find out more: buff.ly/ed8iuGz
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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
For more information visit buff.ly/C0rSSMb
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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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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.
buff.ly/r8UJvyS
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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 tonight! Wednesday 16 September, 7.00pm to 8.00pm, Joshua
For more information visit
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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! Wednesday 16 September, 7.00pm to 8.00pm, Joshua
For more information visit
buff.ly/xZsFVaT
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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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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.
buff.ly/r8UJvyS
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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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Our befrienders are available to offer 1:1 support and advice to other young stroke survivors for our Befriender Hour sessions.
There’s one tonight! Monday 7 September, 7.00pm to 8.00pm, Bridie
For more information visit
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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, Mon 7 Sept – 11:30 am
For more information visit buff.ly/C0rSSMb
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