Stroke Association North West

20/11/2025

Across the UK, 85,000 people are about to experience their first Christmas as stroke survivors. Our film captures what that experience looks like for so many...

You can watch and share here. 👇

18/11/2025

A huge congratulations to everyone at Stroke Survivors Speech and Language Support group for being honoured with The King's Award for Voluntary Services 2025! Such exciting news!

Find your local Stroke Support Group by following this link and searching your town - https://www.stroke.org.uk/stroke/support/groups

17/11/2025

Do you remember we told you that carers from the Manchester Strokies group had shared their experiences with BBC Manchester to help raise awareness about how a whole family can be affected by stroke?

They particularly wanted to highlight the needs of children, and information available for children in a family affected by stroke.

So we are sharing books tailored for the children of stroke survivors. These resources are from partner organisation Different Strokes Charity
an organisation dedicated to supporting younger stroke survivors and their families.
The books are designed to help kids understand and talk about what happens when someone they love has a stroke. Children who have been through this themselves have been involved in producing these.

There are 3 different resources: a beautiful storybook for children aged 3-7, a booklet for kids aged 8-12, and a helpful guide for teens aged 13-18.
See here

Different Strokes is excited to share our new resources tailored for the children of stroke survivors. These resources are here to help kids understand and talk about what happens when someone they love has a stroke.

14/11/2025

We recently hosted 3 meet ups for stroke support group volunteers in the North West to enjoy learning and sharing ideas. It was great to see 14 groups represented where we had productive and engaging discussions throughout the day including exploring how we can work together to offer the best support for stroke survivors. We also discussed Group activities, and we heard about Chair yoga, bird box decorating, mosaics, boccia, quizzes, and sunflower growing competitions. Some groups also have speakers come in to give talks, such as; Co-op (legal topics), Fire and Rescue, RNLI, University of the Third Age (U3A), musicians, therapy dogs, the Deaf Sign Choir and more.

Do you volunteer for a Stroke Support group? Why not join our network and join us next time?

Click this link for more info about our Stroke Group Network: https://www.stroke.org.uk/stroke/support/groups/about

11/11/2025

We recently welcomed Mayor Jo Burke and her Consort Margaret Shepherd to the stroke support group in Whiston led by the Knowsley team of Stroke recovery staff.
The atmosphere was uplifting, and members shared how empowered they felt having their voices heard by someone in public office.
Mayor Burke described the group as “amazing, resilient role models” and praised the café’s ambience as “conducive to recovery.” A special mention and thank you to volunteer Kate who helps to keep the group running with coordinating activities. Kate has supported the group for over 15 years, ever since she herself received help from the Stroke Association following her own stroke.
https://www.stroke.org.uk/stroke/support/services/knowsley-stroke-recovery-service

06/11/2025

Thanks very much to the carers from The Manchester Strokies Stroke Support Group for sharing their experiences with BBC Manchester to help raise awareness about how a whole family can be affected by stroke!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn9750lx0lvo

https://www.stroke.org.uk/stroke/support/groups/manchester-strokies

Three partners share what it's like to suddenly become carers, following BBC Radio Manchester's Stop a Stroke campaign.

03/11/2025

Yes, we know it is not World Stroke day today! ....but we still want to thank North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust for sharing the message that a stroke can happen to young people too. Also that treatment at a specialist stroke centre is important for recovery. If you think someone is having a stroke, remember to act F.A.S.T and call 999

01/11/2025

We might have mentioned it was World Stroke Day this week! (Wednesday 29th October 2025)
So we are sharing some of our Stroke Association North West team activities getting out into the community, talking to people about the effects of stroke, what support is available.
And of course, you know we love to talk about what we can all do to prevent strokes!
We’ve been out and about in Wigan too – here’s a smiley pic from a Health & Wellbeing event in Hindley, with Hindley Primary Care Network

NHS Greater Manchester

31/10/2025

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Brenda and Rachel from Crewe Stroke Association attended Ward 6 at Leighton Hospital to mark World Stroke Day.

Rachel said: "The event got off to an energetic start, with Danny, Physio Assistant, leading us all in a singalong. Those who weren't so keen on singing were offered maracas and tambourines, collectively sounding very impressive! One stroke survivor in particular passionately belted out all the songs, giving Danny a run for his money!

"After a lively session of singing, the stroke survivors were treated to a delicious afternoon tea, kindly provided by the ward 6 staff. Rachel and Brenda mingled with the stroke survivors and their families, chatting about their stroke journey so far and how we can support them.

"It was a privilege and an absolute delight to spend time with these courageous stroke survivors, as well as the dedicated and hard working team who support them on a daily basis, and we are already looking forward to the next event!"

Thank you to everyone involved!

30/10/2025

Did you know it was World Stroke Day yesterday? (29th October 2025)
So we were also out in Chester, supporting Countess Of Chester Hospital trust by jointly running an awareness event at the hospital. We were on hand with Lead Clinical Specialist Nurse for Stroke, and therapists (orthoptist pictured with our Sarah and Hannah), providing information, and advice.
You know we just love to talk to people about stroke!

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside

29/10/2025

Did someone say World Stroke Day?
Well, our page might have been quiet just recently but our staff and volunteers haven’t…
We continue to work in partnership and influence for stroke care.
Sharing pics of two of our stroke survivor staff at a learning day, talking to stroke clinical teams (specialist diagnostic, consultant, nursing, therapy) from across Lancashire about their experiences and impact of stroke for them as young survivors

Stroke Association