Becoming a full-time carer is a profound choice, and it's important to know your entitlements. Remember, you're not alone on this journey. We're here to support you and share information to make the road ahead a little clearer.

What advice would you give to a new carer?💙

Want to see how your experience of strokes can benefit others? Take part in research! See all our studies at buff.ly/2qdLGaf

Have you experience fatigue after stroke? UK based stroke survivors over 18 can join a free fatigue course for 6 weeks, staring soon. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

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TAKE PART IN RESEARCH:
This project only needs a few more participants to help the researchers reach their recruitment goal
Do you have experience as a stroke survivor/carer if you're from an ethnic minority group?
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🌟 New Webinar Alert! 🌟 Join us on 27th June at 11:30 AM BST for 'Caring Together: Support Strategies for Unpaid Carers.' Learn practical tips and access resources. Register now: buff.ly/3KzWV6q

Don't forget that you can join us and other stroke survivors at our virtual meetings - and there's one soon (and today), Mon 10th June 2pm

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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, Mon 10th June 2pm

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Nice touch from Different Strokes Strokes Charity Ranj Parmar ❣️
#volunteersweek2024

🎉 We are thrilled to announce Ingrid Ash as recipient of The Outstanding Contribution Award 2024! 🏆

From experiencing a stroke during pregnancy to championing local families, her story is truly inspiring. Read more: buff.ly/4bQsm8v

#VolunteersWeek

Want to see how your experience of strokes can benefit others? Take part in research! See all our studies at buff.ly/2qdLGaf

Different Strokes I look forward to hosting our next Communication café to support #aphasia in its new venue Trinity Theatre on 21 June .

We are honoured to partner with Different Strokes on their Bursary Fund scheme! 🙌

The initiative will help #stroke survivors access specialist rehab services, to ensure individuals can reach their full potential.

👉differentstrokes.co.uk/bursary-fund/

#stroke #neurorehab #bursaryfund

Different Strokes are starting a bursary fund for therapy services to continue when the stroke community therapy has ended.

The support being limited to 4-6 months post discharge was not long enough.

🔗Bursary Fund (differentstrokes.co.uk)

🌟 Thrilled to announce Caroline George as our Peter Shave Volunteer of the Year 2024!

Caroline leads our London East group, offering crucial support to stroke survivors.

Find out why she got involved back in 1997 here: buff.ly/3VutV6k

🎉 #VolunteersWeek

🎉 We're thrilled to announce Beth Boella as a Peer Support Champion 2024! 🏆
From experiencing a life-altering stroke at 23 to becoming a Befriender for other young survivors, Beth's journey is a testament to resilience. 💙💚
Read her inspiring story: buff.ly/3yM3TTf

Starting today, please make a note of this month's Befriender Hour schedule.
Our Befriending Service is specifically tailored for teenagers and young adults to encourage them reach out to us if they need someone to talk to about their experience.
#NotJustTheElderly

🎉 Ailie Mess is a Peer Support Champion 2024! 🏆

From surviving a stroke on her 21st birthday to finding purpose in supporting others, Ailie's journey is inspiring. 💙💚

Discover how she's making a difference: buff.ly/3V81EkO

#VolunteersWeek #VolunteerAwards

There's still time to sign up for tomorrow's FREE webinar! Join us as we delve into the realm of assistance and support while navigating public spaces: buff.ly/4aqXNEW

#DifferentStrokes #Accessibility #StrokeResources #Webinar

🎉 Mark Paterson is our Fundraising Hero of the Year 2024! 🏆

Just weeks after his dad's passing & two years post-stroke, Mark embarked on a 200-mile cycling challenge, raising £6,000+ for Different Strokes & Mind Over Mountains.

🔗 Read Mark’s story: bit.ly/FundraisingHer…

🎉It's #VolunteersWeek and all week we will be celebrating our incredible volunteers!

💙 Stay tuned as we reveal our 2024 volunteer award winners and share their incredible stories.

💚 Thank you to all our volunteers—you are the heart of Different Strokes!