Wirral volunteer receives regional recognition
A dedicated volunteer from the Wirral has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of his long-standing commitment to the charity.
Categories: volunteering
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Corby stroke support group appeals for local volunteers
A Corby support group is appealing for volunteers, to enable them to continue to support stroke survivors on their road to recovery.
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Stroke Association calls for volunteers to help support service in Kirklees
The Stroke Association is calling on volunteers across Kirklees to help support their Communication Support Service, and make a real difference to people in the area who have been affected by stroke.
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Stroke Association calls for volunteers to help support service in Lincoln
The Stroke Association is calling on volunteers in Lincoln to help support their Family and Carer Support Service, and make a real difference to people in the area who have been affected by stroke.
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This Volunteers Week, the Stroke Association highlights the importance of its volunteers
This Volunteers Week (1-7 June), the Stroke Association has been highlighting the importance of the volunteers who provide vital support to the charity.
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Support for stroke survivors in Northampton grows with launch of new group
A new support group for stroke survivors has launched in Northampton and is inviting residents to come along to a Sip for Stroke fundraiser during Action on Stroke Month.
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Formby Stroke Survivor Officially Opens Vision Express Store
A stroke survivor was guest of honour at the official opening of the Vision Express store in The Beacons, Formby on Saturday.
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Strike a chord for stroke
Stroke survivors from Cwmbran, New Inn and Newport are being encouraged to discover their musical side and join a new choir.
Stroke Association, in partnership with Head for Arts, is organising the choir, which is made up of people who have been affected by stroke, their family and carers.
The choir meet at Hollybush and Coed Eva Community Hall every Thursday from 12:30 – 13:30. Anyone is we -
Local stroke group to host fun-filled fundraiser
The Stroke Association’s Merseyside Life After Stroke Group is inviting local residents to a fun filled evening at Maghull Town Hall, to help raise vital funds for the support group.
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Young stroke survivor receives regional recognition
A young stroke survivor from Withernsea has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of his courage and selflessness.
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Young volunteer receives regional recognition
A young volunteer from Appleby has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of his support for local stroke survivors.
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Colne volunteer receives regional recognition
A volunteer from Colne has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of more than 10 years of support for stroke survivors.
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Dukinfield stroke survivor and fundraiser receives regional recognition
A stroke survivor from Dukinfield has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of her fundraising to support other stroke survivors.
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Stroke Association calls for volunteers to help conquer stroke in County Durham
The Stroke Association is calling on volunteers in County Durham to help conquer stroke, by supporting the charity’s work in the area.
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New café launches for stroke survivors in Llandudno
People affected by stroke in Llandudno are being invited to join a new initiative of cafes which are being rolled out across North Wales
Many stroke survivors reflect on the ordinary things they used to do before a stroke and how they become difficult post stroke especially when speech and concentration levels are affected.
The new cafés offer a relaxed and welcoming setting for people to ma -
Newport stroke support group hopes to attract new volunteers
A voluntary support group for stroke survivors in Newport is eager to attract new volunteers.
Casnewydd Stroke Support Group is primarily a communication support group for stroke survivors with aphasia but is open to all affected by stroke. One in three stroke survivors have aphasia, which means they can find it difficult to speak, read and write.
Peter Smith, 78, has been volunteering w -
Green fingered Thomson staff support local stroke survivors
Kind-hearted Thomson staff rolled up their sleeves and donned their gardening gloves recently, to support stroke survivors in the local community.
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Young stroke survivor wins national award for volunteering
Stroke survivor Sarah Scott, 23, from Welwyn, Hertfordshire, has won a national Life After Stroke Award,
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Stroke volunteers praised by Deputy Mayor
To coincide with ‘Volunteer Week’ which runs from 1-7 June 2014, Antrim’s Deputy Mayor, Councillor Brian Graham, has supported the Stroke Association in recognising the support and commitment received from its volunteers at a special celebration event in Antrim.
The Stroke Association is the only UK wide charity solely dedicated to combating stroke in people of all ages. Its services dir -
Team of four claim new motoring world record for the UK
Team 18in24 have driven to 18 countries in 23 hours and 32 minutes, beating the previous record of 17 countries in 28 hours. They have so far raised more than £10,000 for charities including the Stroke Association, with more donations still coming in.
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