Information:
For up to date and interactive support visit My Stroke Guide.
The Stroke Association has worked alongside stroke survivors and their family to create a website for online stroke support. My Stroke Guide provides you with:
- an online forum to share experiences and ask questions
- easy-to-read information about stroke and its effects
- a library of over 200 videos, offering advice about stroke and recovery
Contact information about stroke, emotional support and details of local services and support groups can be found by calling:
Stroke Helpline: 0303 3033 100
Email: info@stroke.org
Different Strokes is run by younger stroke survivors, for younger stroke survivors. This means that the people who run the charity have personal experience of the realities of life after stroke.
You can find their web page here: https://differentstrokes.co.uk/
Telephone: 0345 130 7172 or 01908 317 618
Email: info@differentstrokes.co.uk
Age UK's Advice Line is a free, confidential national telephone service for older people, as well as their families, friends, carers and professionals. Our team will give you information that's reliable and up to date and help you access the advice you need.
For further advice please contact:
Age UK Advice Line: 0800 678 1602
Lines are open 8am-7pm, 365 days a year.
Stroke Groups in your area
Please contact them directly via e-mail or telephone, for up-to-date information on their current operations.
Northampton
Northampton Different Strokes Groups
(for younger stroke survivors: 16-60ish)
Meets every Thursday at:
Spencer Dallington Community Centre
Spencer Haven
Tintern Avenue
Northampton
NN5 7BZ
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Tel: 07763 427733
Email: info@dsnorthampton.co.uk
DS Northampton @dsnorthampton
Aphasia Café at Delapre Abbey
Meets on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month at:
The Coach House
Delapré Abbey
London Road
Northampton
NN4 8AW
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
The Aphasia Café is a space for adults with stroke-related aphasia to practice their communication skills and meet other people with aphasia. The Aphasia Café also offers a supportive space for the accompanying partner, carer or companion.
Email: jackie-aphasiacafe@outlook.com to arrange your first visit
Headway East Northants (HEN)
Brewins Stroke Group – Stroke Association
Meets every last Friday of the month at:
Parklands Community Centre
Devon Way
Northampton
NN3 6DX
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Tel: Laura/Valerie 07941 145682
Email: brewins.stroke@outlook.com
Brewins Stroke @brewinsstroke
Aphasia Conversations – Different Strokes
Different Strokes Central Services
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9 Canon Harnett Court
Wolverton Mill
Milton Keynes
MK12 5NF
Tel: 01908 317618 or 0345 130 7172
Email: info@differentstrokes.co.uk
Kettering
Kettering & District Volunteer-led Stroke Group - Stroke Association
This group offers many activities to support you and your family. These range from speakers on various topics, to arts and crafts. The group has a coffee/cake shop at their meeting, and regularly go on outings.
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at:
Windsor Gardens (residents lounge)
Lower Street
Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN16 8DU
Milton Keynes
Different Strokes – Milton Keynes
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Meets every Tuesday at:
The Quaker Centre
1 Oakley Gardens
Downhead Park
Milton Keynes
Bucks
MK15 9BH
Time: Exercise 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Refreshments 3.00pm – 3.30 pm
Tel: Avril Pucci 07724 137489
Email: miltonkeynes@differentstrokes.co.uk
Market Harborough
Different Strokes - Market Harborough
Meets every 1st Saturday of the Month at:
Market Harborough Methodist Church
Northampton Road
Market Harborough
LE16 9HE
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Tel: Katherine Fortnum 07732 789997
Email: marketharborough@differentstrokes.co.uk
Buckinghamshire
Buckingham and District Stroke Support Group – Stroke Association
Meets the 4th Thursday of the Month at:
Lacehill Sports and Community Centre
Catchpin Street
Buckingham
Buckinghamshire
MK18 7RR
Time: 12:45pm – 3:00pm
Tel: Sherry Jones 07484 822014
Buckingham and District Stroke Support Group – Stroke Association
Walking Football
Brooklands Sports Pavillion
Countess Way
Milton Keynes
Bucks
MK10 7HN
Tel: Kelly Day 01908 622888