Stroke Association Wales

18/06/2026

🌿 Rhayader Stroke & Neuro Café – Join us for a cuppa and a chat! ☕

Are you a stroke survivor, or living with a neurological condition? We’d love you to join us at our friendly and informal café group. This is a relaxed, welcoming space where you can meet others, have a chat, and enjoy a cuppa together.

Whether you come on your own or with someone, you’ll be warmly welcomed. Our café is kindly hosted by the lovely team at Crosfield House, who are really looking forward to opening their doors and welcoming you into their home.

First session: Tuesday 23rd June
Time: 10:00am We hope to see you there!

💜🌿 Caffi Strôc a Niwroleg Rhaeadr Gwy – Dewch am baned a sgwrs! ☕

Ydych chi wedi cael strôc, neu'n byw gyda chyflwr niwrolegol? Byddem wrth ein bodd yn eich croesawu i'n grŵp caffi cyfeillgar ac anffurfiol.

Mae hwn yn ofod hamddenol a chroesawgar lle gallwch gwrdd ag eraill, cael sgwrs, a mwynhau paned gyda'ch gilydd. P'un a ydych yn dod ar eich pen eich hun neu gyda rhywun arall, cewch groeso cynnes iawn.

Mae ein caffi yn cael ei gynnal yn garedig gan y tîm hyfryd yng Nghrosfield House, sy'n edrych ymlaen yn fawr at agor eu drysau a'ch croesawu i'w cartref.

📅 Sesiwn gyntaf: Dydd Mawrth 23 Mehefin
🕙 Amser: 10:00yb

Rydym yn gobeithio eich gweld yno! 💜

17/06/2026

Access to local hospital services matters.

Paul Davies MS has called on the Welsh Government to clarify its position regarding services at Withybush and Bronglais hospitals, highlighting concerns about the potential loss of vital healthcare provision in west Wales.

For many people and families across our communities, these hospitals provide essential care close to home. Any reduction in services can have a significant impact on patients, carers, and emergency access.

The Welsh Government must provide clear answers and ensure that healthcare services in west Wales are protected for current and future generations.

Watch the video below and share your thoughts.

Mae mynediad at wasanaethau ysbyty lleol yn bwysig.

Mae Paul Davies AS wedi galw ar Lywodraeth Cymru i egluro ei safbwynt ynghylch gwasanaethau yn Ysbytai Llwynhelyg ac Aberystwyth, gan dynnu sylw at bryderon ynghylch y posibilrwydd o golli gwasanaethau hanfodol yng ngorllewin Cymru.

I lawer o bobl a theuluoedd ar draws ein cymunedau, mae'r ysbytai hyn yn darparu gofal hanfodol yn agos at adref. Gall unrhyw leihad mewn gwasanaethau gael effaith sylweddol ar gleifion, gofalwyr a mynediad at ofal brys.

Rhaid i Lywodraeth Cymru ddarparu atebion clir a sicrhau bod gwasanaethau iechyd yng ngorllewin Cymru yn cael eu diogelu ar gyfer cenedlaethau'r presennol a'r dyfodol.

Gwyliwch y fideo isod a rhannwch eich barn.

11/06/2026

💙 Stroke doesn't only happen to older people.

Nia was just 20 when doctors initially thought her symptoms were a hangover. Mererid was 26 when an AVM rupture left her fighting for her life. Cari was in her twenties when she had a stroke linked to lupus.

Despite facing life-changing challenges, these three incredible women found each other through their recovery journeys and formed a "sisterhood" built on understanding, support and hope. They are now creating opportunities for other young stroke survivors to connect and realise they are not alone.

Their story is a powerful reminder that stroke can happen at any age. Knowing the signs and acting FAST can save lives and reduce long-term disability.

Please take a moment to read and share their inspiring story:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8r8rd2624o

Last night Angela Contestabile, Policy and Influencing Lead, was invited onto the BBC Radio Wales drivetime show to talk about strokes in young people and a range of other stroke-related issues. She said: “The Stroke Association has worked with people with lived experience and Welsh Government to come up with a brand new stroke plan for Wales. What's slowing things down is that we just don't have that visible commitment from the new Government.”
BBC Radio Wales – starts @ 43:50 on https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002xb3w

💙 Nid yw strôc yn digwydd i bobl hŷn yn unig.

Dim ond 20 oed oedd Nia pan gafodd ei symptomau eu camgymryd am ben mawr. Roedd Mererid yn 26 oed pan newidiodd rhwyg AVM ei bywyd mewn eiliadau. Roedd Cari yn ei hugeiniau pan gafodd strôc yn gysylltiedig â lupus.

Er gwaethaf wynebu heriau a newidiodd eu bywydau, daeth y tair menyw hyn o hyd i'w gilydd drwy eu taith adfer ac fe wnaethant greu "chwaeroliaeth" yn seiliedig ar ddealltwriaeth, cefnogaeth a gobaith. Maent bellach yn creu cyfleoedd i oroeswyr strôc ifanc eraill gysylltu â'i gilydd a sylweddoli nad ydynt ar eu pennau eu hunain.

Mae eu stori yn ein hatgoffa'n bwerus y gall strôc ddigwydd i unrhyw un, ar unrhyw oedran. Gall adnabod yr arwyddion a gweithredu'n GYFLYM achub bywydau a lleihau anabledd hirdymor.

Cymerwch funud i ddarllen a rhannu eu stori ysbrydoledig:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8r8rd2624o

Neithiwr, cafodd Angela Contestabile, Arweinydd Polisi a Dylanwadu, wahoddiad i ymddangos ar raglen amser gyrru BBC Radio Cymru i drafod strôc ymhlith pobl ifanc ac amrywiaeth o faterion eraill sy'n ymwneud â strôc. Dywedodd: “Mae'r Gymdeithas Strôc wedi gweithio gyda phobl sydd â phrofiad byw a Llywodraeth Cymru i lunio cynllun strôc newydd sbon i Gymru. Yr hyn sy'n arafu pethau yw nad oes gennym y ymrwymiad gweladwy hwnnw gan y Llywodraeth newydd.” BBC Radio Cymru – yn dechrau am 43:50 on https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002xb3w

Mererid, Cari and Nia were all fit young women whose lives changed in seconds after suffering strokes.

09/06/2026

World Cup Sweepstake

There's less than a week to go until the Men's FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off.

If you're looking for ways to support our vital work, why not organise a sweepstake with friends, family or colleagues.

Download the sweepstake here: https://tinyurl.com/4u22rrya

Pwll Enillwyr Cwpan y Byd Mae llai nag wythnos i fynd nes bydd Cwpan y Byd FIFA Dynion 2026 yn dechrau. Os ydych yn chwilio am ffyrdd o gefnogi ein gwaith hanfodol, beth am drefnu pwll enillwyr gyda ffrindiau, teulu neu gydweithwyr. Lawrlwythwch y pwll enillwyr yma: https://tinyurl.com/4u22rrya

05/06/2026

Did you know you can support people affected by stroke for your birthday?

Linda supported us in celebration of her 50th birthday. You can join her and help stroke survivors find strength through support.

Linda’s life was turned upside down when she had a haemorrhagic stroke when she was 42. She said ‘It’s taken me a long time to accept that I’ve had a stroke, I didn’t want to be defined as a stroke victim. I felt guilty, a fraud and sad for hubby as I wasn’t the person he married; we’d only been married two years.’

‘For the last few years, I have mourned the original Linda. Linda v2.0 is now emerging and becoming stronger every day. I’m embracing new opportunities, including appearing on Blue Peter with one of my dogs, Reggie, as well as Radio 2. I'm also incorporating strength training into my lifestyle.’

‘I’m of an age where I don’t need more stuff so thought I’d try and give something back.’

We can’t thank her enough for her support. You can learn more about fundraising in celebration of your birthday here: https://events.stroke.org.uk/event/birthdays/home translate into welshOeddech chi'n gwybod y gallwch gefnogi pobl sydd wedi'u heffeithio gan strôc ar gyfer eich pen-blwydd?

Fe wnaeth Linda ein cefnogi i ddathlu ei phen-blwydd yn 50 oed. Gallwch chi ymuno â hi a helpu goroeswyr strôc i ddod o hyd i gryfder drwy gefnogaeth.

Cafodd bywyd Linda ei droi wyneb i waered pan gafodd strôc gwaedlifol pan oedd yn 42 oed. Meddai:

"Mae wedi cymryd amser hir i mi dderbyn fy mod wedi cael strôc. Doeddwn i ddim eisiau cael fy niffinio fel dioddefwr strôc. Roeddwn yn teimlo'n euog, yn dwyllwr ac yn drist dros fy ngŵr gan nad fi oedd y person a briododd; dim ond dwy flynedd oeddem wedi bod yn briod."

"Dros y blynyddoedd diwethaf, rwyf wedi galaru am yr hen Linda. Mae Linda fersiwn 2.0 bellach yn dod i'r amlwg ac yn cryfhau bob dydd. Rwy'n croesawu cyfleoedd newydd, gan gynnwys ymddangos ar Blue Peter gydag un o fy nghŵn, Reggie, yn ogystal ag ar Radio 2. Rwyf hefyd wedi cynnwys hyfforddiant cryfder yn rhan o fy ffordd o fyw."

"Rwyf bellach mewn oedran lle nad oes angen mwy o bethau arnaf, felly penderfynais roi rhywbeth yn ôl."

Ni allwn ddiolch digon iddi am ei chefnogaeth.

Gallwch ddysgu mwy am godi a***n i ddathlu eich pen-blwydd yma:

https://events.stroke.org.uk/event/birthdays/home

03/06/2026

📢 Activities & Important Dates at the Stroke Support Group at Hubberston

A message from Hubberston on whats coming up!

🎳 Thursday 4 June
Short Mat Bowls – 2:00pm

🎳🎨 Friday 5 June
Short Mat Bowls – 9:30am
Art & Social Club – 10:00am

📅 Date for Your Diary – Friday 10 July, 11:00am
Representatives from Hywel Dda University Health Board will be joining us to outline proposed changes to local Stroke Services. This includes proposals that could see inpatient stroke services move from Withybush Hospital to Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen. This is an important opportunity to hear more about the plans and ask questions.

🔥 Annual BBQ – Friday 17 July, 12:00 noon
Our popular annual BBQ returns, with catering provided by the fantastic Bearded Chefs. We look forward to seeing everyone there for good food and great company.

We hope to see you at one or more of these events!

📢 Gweithgareddau a Dyddiadau Pwysig yn y Grŵp Cymorth Strôc yn Hubberston

Neges gan Hubberston am yr hyn sydd ar y gweill!

🎳 Dydd Iau 4 Mehefin
Bowls Mat Byr – 2:00pm

🎳🎨 Dydd Gwener 5 Mehefin
Bowls Mat Byr – 9:30am
Clwb Celf a Chymdeithasu – 10:00am

📅 Dyddiad i’ch Dyddiadur – Dydd Gwener 10 Gorffennaf, 11:00am
Bydd cynrychiolwyr o Fwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Hywel Dda yn ymuno â ni i amlinellu’r newidiadau arfaethedig i Wasanaethau Strôc lleol. Mae hyn yn cynnwys cynigion a allai olygu symud gwasanaethau strôc cleifion mewnol o Ysbyty Llwynhelyg i Ysbyty Glangwili, Caerfyrddin. Mae hwn yn gyfle pwysig i glywed mwy am y cynlluniau ac i ofyn cwestiynau.

🔥 Barbeciw Blynyddol – Dydd Gwener 17 Gorffennaf, 12:00 canol dydd
Mae ein Barbeciw Blynyddol poblogaidd yn dychwelyd, gyda’r arlwyo yn cael ei ddarparu gan y Bearded Chefs gwych. Edrychwn ymlaen at eich gweld yno am fwyd blasus a chwmni da.

Gobeithiwn eich gweld yn un neu ragor o’r digwyddiadau hyn!

02/06/2026

🧠 Neuro Connect – North Powys

Living with a brain injury or neurological condition can sometimes feel isolating, but you don’t have to face it alone.

Neuro Connect North Powys is a friendly and welcoming group where people can connect, share experiences, access support, and enjoy social activities in a relaxed environment. Family members and carers are welcome too.

📍 Llanidloes Community Centre, Mount Lane, Llanidloes, SY18 6EY
🕐 Every second Tuesday of the month, 1:00pm – 3:00pm

📅 Upcoming dates:
• 9 June
• 14 July
• 11 August
• 8 September

✨ Meet others who understand
✨ Share experiences (if you'd like to)
✨ Enjoy relaxed social activities
✨ Access information and support

There’s no pressure and no expectations, just a warm welcome.

For more information, contact Ffion:
📞 0115 695 0389
📧 [email protected]

🧠 Neuro Connect – Gogledd Powys

Gall byw gydag anaf i’r ymennydd neu gyflwr niwrolegol deimlo’n unig weithiau, ond nid oes rhaid i chi wynebu hynny ar eich pen eich hun.

Mae Neuro Connect Gogledd Powys yn grŵp cyfeillgar a chroesawgar lle gall pobl gysylltu ag eraill, rhannu profiadau, cael mynediad at gymorth, a mwynhau gweithgareddau cymdeithasol mewn amgylchedd hamddenol. Mae aelodau o’r teulu a gofalwyr hefyd yn cael croeso cynnes.

📍 Canolfan Gymunedol Llanidloes, Mount Lane, Llanidloes, SY18 6EY
🕐 Pob ail ddydd Mawrth o’r mis, 1:00pm – 3:00pm

📅 Dyddiadau i ddod:
• 9 Mehefin
• 14 Gorffennaf
• 11 Awst
• 8 Medi

✨ Cwrdd ag eraill sy’n deall
✨ Rhannu profiadau (os hoffech chi)
✨ Mwynhau gweithgareddau cymdeithasol hamddenol
✨ Cael gwybodaeth a chymorth

Nid oes unrhyw bwysau nac unrhyw ddisgwyliadau – dim ond croeso cynnes.

Am ragor o wybodaeth, cysylltwch â Ffion:
📞 0115 695 0389
📧 [email protected]

25/05/2026

💜 Make May Purple 💜
💜Llanelli, The BIG stroke group 💜
Last Thursday (14th May), Carmarthenshire Community Connect Service brought together our Llanelli Men’s, Ladies and Carers peer support groups for one fantastic Big Stroke Group event.
With a private space in a local pub, Stroke Association decorations, handmade survivor keyrings, and our Big Purple Quiz (5 teams and lots of laughs!), it was a great afternoon of connection, fun and friendly competition.
So many people shared how much they enjoyed meeting others from different groups 💬
✨ And we raised £62.75 for the Stroke Association!
A brilliant example of community, support and positivity 💜

💜 Gwnewch Fai yn Borffor 💜
💜 Llanelli, Y Grŵp Strôc MWYAF 💜

Ddydd Iau diwethaf (14 Mai), daeth Gwasanaeth Cysylltu Cymunedol Sir Gaerfyrddin â’n grwpiau cymorth cyfoedion Dynion, Merched a Gofalwyr Llanelli ynghyd ar gyfer digwyddiad arbennig y Grŵp Strôc MWYAF.

Gyda lle preifat mewn tafarn leol, addurniadau’r Stroke Association, modrwyau allweddi wedi’u gwneud â llaw gan oroeswyr strôc, a’n Cwis Porffor Mawr (5 tîm a llawer o chwerthin!), roedd hi’n brynhawn gwych o gysylltu, hwyl a chystadleuaeth gyfeillgar.

Rhannodd llawer o bobl gymaint roedden nhw wedi mwynhau cwrdd ag eraill o wahanol grwpiau 💬

✨ A chodwyd £62.75 i’r Stroke Association!

Enghraifft wych o gymuned, cefnogaeth a phositifrwydd 💜

20/05/2026

💙 Bev is at the Turning Ponty Blue event today at YMa, Pontypridd until 3:30pm 💙

Come along and visit the stand for information, advice, and support around stroke awareness, stroke prevention, vascular dementia, and recovery after stroke.

We’re proud to be helping raise awareness in the community and sharing important information that could make a real difference.

If you’re in the area, pop by and say hello 😊

💙 Mae Bev yn nigwyddiad Turning Ponty Blue heddiw yn YMa, Pontypridd tan 3:30yp 💙

Dewch draw i ymweld â’r stondin am wybodaeth, cyngor a chefnogaeth ynghylch ymwybyddiaeth o strôc, atal strôc, dementia fasgwlaidd, ac adferiad ar ôl strôc.

Rydym yn falch o helpu i godi ymwybyddiaeth yn y gymuned a rhannu gwybodaeth bwysig a allai wneud gwahaniaeth gwirioneddol.

Os ydych yn yr ardal, galwch heibio a dweud helo 😊

19/05/2026

💙 The Stroke Association is proud to be part of Turning Ponty Blue 2026! 💙

Come and visit our stand on the day to meet the team, learn more about stroke recovery and support services, and help raise awareness for stroke survivors and their families across our communities.

Whether you’ve been affected by stroke personally, support someone who has, or simply want to learn more we’d love to see you there.

📍 Pontypridd
📅 Turning Ponty Blue 2026
💙 Wear blue and show your support

Together, we can rebuild lives after stroke.

Mae’r Stroke Association yn falch o fod yn rhan o Turning Ponty Blue 2026! 💙

Dewch i ymweld â’n stondin ar y diwrnod i gwrdd â’r tîm, dysgu mwy am adferiad ar ôl strôc a’r gwasanaethau cymorth sydd ar gael, a helpu i godi ymwybyddiaeth i oroeswyr strôc a’u teuluoedd ar draws ein cymunedau.

P’un a ydych wedi’ch effeithio gan strôc yn bersonol, yn cefnogi rhywun sydd wedi cael strôc, neu’n syml eisiau dysgu mwy byddem wrth ein bodd yn eich gweld yno.

📍 Pontypridd
📅 Turning Ponty Blue 2026
💙 Gwisgwch las a dangoswch eich cefnogaeth

Gyda’n gilydd, gallwn helpu i ailadeiladu bywydau ar ôl strôc.