Different Strokes - Stroke Support UK

We’re a UK charity supporting working-age stroke survivors and their families to reclaim their lives.

Donate:

[Different Strokes - Stroke Support UK @diffstrokes]

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 21 October, 7.00pm to 8.00pm, Daniel

For more information visit

https://t.co/kGz5WQjAdH

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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 21 October, 7.00pm to 8.00pm, Daniel

For more information visit

https://t.co/kGz5WQjAdH

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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, Monday 19th October 2026 – 11:00 am

For more information visit https://t.co/9Zz5mgikea

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Just a reminder that you can join us and other stroke survivor's at our virtual meetings - and there's one tomorrow, Monday 19th October 2026 – 11:00 am

For more information visit https://t.co/9Zz5mgikea

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"Recovery isn’t linear. You have good days, bad days, and days when you say no to everything. Some days it was hours rather than days.

My dreams were weird and my sleep was out of joint. I learned to say that tomorrow is another day."

Read Ian's story https://t.co/T9s3HL8UNZ

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Join the Different Strokes Firewalk on Sunday 15 Nov in Birmingham. You'll walk barefoot across glowing embers and discover what you're truly capable of. Feel the fear. Take the step. Make a difference.
🔥 Sign up today https://t.co/35HmWdvAry

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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.

https://t.co/mQAsNfLj6L

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Earlier this month BASS Ambassador, Tia attended the Windrush Wealth Expo in London.

She met the founder Luke Whyte and shared the purpose of the BASS Project and the importance of Black people to be aware they are at higher risk of young stroke than other ethnicities.

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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.

https://t.co/mQAsNfLj6L

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Come see us in Glasgow!

Whether your stroke was recent or many years ago, you’re welcome to come along to our next Community Event: https://t.co/Td1PKM1fuf

#DifferentStrokes #StrokeSupport

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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! Thursday 15 October, 2.00pm to 3.00pm, Rahael

For more information visit

https://t.co/kGz5WQjAdH

[Different Strokes - Stroke Support UK @diffstrokes]

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 15 October, 2.00pm to 3.00pm, Rahael

For more information visit

https://t.co/kGz5WQjAdH

[Different Strokes - Stroke Support UK @diffstrokes]

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 12 October, 7.00pm to 8.00pm, Alicia

For more information visit

https://t.co/kGz5WQjAdH

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📅 What's coming up in October and November

👉 Find out more and book your place in the news section of our website: https://t.co/OH7wmeLbHX

Which are you booking? Tell us below 👇

#StrokeSupport #StrokeRecovery #YoungStroke #DifferentStrokes

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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 12 October, 7.00pm to 8.00pm, Alicia

For more information visit

https://t.co/kGz5WQjAdH

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We are proud to be a charity partner of Beyond Awareness: Patient Choice, Safety & Improved Quality of Life.

🗓️ Tuesday 20 October 2026
🕚 From 11am BST

👉 Find out more and register to watch: https://t.co/29PgT3XRvI

#DifferentStrokes #PatientChoice #StrokeSupport

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At 14, Michelle was sitting in English class when her arms went numb. There were no warnings and no headaches, and moments later she was unconscious. The cause was an AVM that had been there her whole life, unnoticed. 💚💙

Read Michelle's story:
https://t.co/1AKljo9axp

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💤 Sleep, Stroke and Recovery: What You Need to Know

📅 Wednesday 4th November 2026
⏰ 11:30am GMT
💻 Online – Free to attend

👉 Book your free place:
https://t.co/vnyFIN6AYc

[Different Strokes - Stroke Support UK @diffstrokes]

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.

https://t.co/mQAsNfLj6L

[Different Strokes - Stroke Support UK @diffstrokes]

📅 26th to 30th October, 9am to 7pm

To book your free place:

England, Wales and Northern Ireland:
Jessica Allen
📞 0203 040 3442
✉️ [email protected]

Scotland:
Darren Deery
📞 0131 255 0581
✉️ [email protected]