Different Strokes UK

A massive thank you to Alicia Kember from the DS community, who shared her story with the media to shine a light on younger stroke and its invisible impacts.
You can read here: buff.ly/iGs7Cmt
#YoungStroke #StrokeAwareness #DifferentStrokes #NotJustTheElderly

30.07.2025 11:19 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Different Strokes | Stroke Charity Helping Younger Stroke Survivors Welcome to Different Strokes - a UK stroke charity providing a unique service to younger stroke survivors and information about stroke in young people.

Recovery after stroke isn’t linear — it’s ups, downs & everything in between. Progress looks different for everyone, and that’s okay. We're here for you: differentstrokes.co.uk

#StrokeRecovery #LifeAfterStroke #SelfCompassion

21.07.2025 08:23 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

What’s one thing that’s helped you the most in your recovery? A person? A tip? A moment? Share below, your insight could help someone else. #StrokeRecovery #YoungStroke #CommunityWisdom

18.07.2025 08:19 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Family stroke support | Stroke Advice | Different Strokes Different Strokes provide support to families where either a child has had a stroke or a child is affected by a parent's stroke. Get family stroke support

• Parenting after stroke can be tough — physically & emotionally. Our resources offer support for parents, carers & families. You’re doing your best.

differentstrokes.co.uk/what-we-do/f...

#StrokeRecovery #ParentSupport #LifeAfterStroke

15.07.2025 14:59 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

You muster all your energy to be social…
…and your brain says: “Nice try.”

Social battery? Depleted.
Conversation? Completed.
Bed? Immediately.

#StrokeFatigue #PostStrokeLife #WhyDidILeaveTheHouse #HughGrantWimbledon #StrokeMemes

10.07.2025 14:28 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

'Lifeline' art workshops helping stroke patients find their voice again People living with aphasia have been learning to communicate through art.

See below for news of exciting work underway in preparation for the forthcoming #BASConf25
@basaphasia.bsky.social conference.

Join us in Dundee in August for the unveiling of the final artworks.

#Aphasia

07.07.2025 20:09 — 👍 5    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0

Help for Stroke Survivors UK | Stroke Support Groups | Different Strokes Different Strokes is UK's leading provider of help for stroke survivors through peer support. Click here to find a stroke support group today.

Our peer support groups connect stroke survivors to share, listen & feel less alone. Sometimes knowing someone gets it is the most powerful thing. Find your local group today: differentstrokes.co.uk/what-we-do/f...

#PeerSupport #StrokeCommunity #Connection #DifferentStrokes #Stroke #StrokeRecovery

08.07.2025 08:41 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Our in-person stroke survivor events are back– and we’d love to see you there! Join us for a relaxed and supportive day of connection, conversation and community. Spaces are limited, so sign up soon to secure your place: buff.ly/3H9hZqh

#StrokeSurvivor #StrokeEvents

02.07.2025 13:17 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Webinar: How to Identify Red Flags in the Prevention and Treatment of Stroke | Different Strokes Join us on 2nd July in this FREE webinar and Q&A, led by Laura Barlow of Bolt Burdon Kemp.

This Wednesday at 11am, Laura Barlow, Senior Associate in our Adult Brain Injury team will be delivering a live webinar for @differentstrokesuk.bsky.social , on how to identify red flags in the prevention and treatment of stroke. Register here: tinyurl.com/3x3z5vmm

30.06.2025 14:35 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you to everyone who took part in Saturday’s Firewalk for Different Strokes! Your bravery helps change lives.

Big thanks to UK Firewalk for delivering an amazing event — and for the brilliant photos!

#Firewalk #StrokeSupport #Fundraising

30.06.2025 13:03 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Different Strokes | Stroke Charity Helping Younger Stroke Survivors Welcome to Different Strokes - a UK stroke charity providing a unique service to younger stroke survivors and information about stroke in young people.

Younger stroke survivors often face hidden impacts — anxiety, fatigue, memory issues. Recovery is more than physical. We're here to help with your recovery. Visit our website to find out more: differentstrokes.co.uk #LifeAfterStroke #HiddenDisabilities #StrokeRecovery

30.06.2025 08:54 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Stroke information, stroke advice and stroke facts - what causes a stroke? Stroke information, what causes a stroke, stroke definition and fast stroke - access our downloads and free information booklets here.

Feeling overwhelmed after stroke? You’re not alone. Our info packs & resources offer simple, trusted guidance when you need it most. Download them for free today: differentstrokes.co.uk/stroke-infor...

#LifeAfterStroke #Support #StrokeRecovery #Stroke #StrokeAwareness #DifferentStrokesUK

27.06.2025 10:06 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Hello Blue Sky! We’re Different Strokes — supporting younger stroke survivors & their families in the UK. Thanks for being here as we settle in.💙💚

#StrokeAwareness #PeerSupport #Community #Stroke #StrokeRecovery #DifferentStrokes #DifferentStrokesUK

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