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Different Strokes Charity

We’re a UK charity supporting working-age stroke survivors and their families to reclaim their lives through peer support and community.

Supporting people since 1996. If you would like to join our private group to discuss your experiences with other stroke survivor's and their supporters click below:https://www.facebook.com/groups/differentstrokesuk/Different Strokes is a UK Charity founded in 1996 by a younger stroke survivor. Our aim is to support younger and working age stroke survivors, their family and friends and showing the

world that Stroke doesn’t just happen in older people. Together we can break this stereotype and show people that Stroke Survivors go on and lead successful and fulfilling lives. We achieve this through our helpline, information packs and regional exercise & support groups.If you would like to support us you can donate here https://differentstrokes.co.uk/donate/ Thank You for joining us Please share this page, so we can get our message to the world.

14/06/2026

Every stroke survivor's journey is unique, and your story could make a real difference to someone else who is navigating life after stroke.

By sharing your experience, you can help other survivors feel less alone, offer hope during difficult moments, and show that recovery looks different for everyone.

Many people also find that telling their story can be a positive and cathartic experience. It's an opportunity to reflect on how far you've come, celebrate your achievements, and raise awareness that stroke can happen at any age.

Whether your stroke happened recently or many years ago, we'd love to hear from you.

Your story could be exactly what someone else needs to read today.

👉 Share your story here: https://buff.ly/3u97tO6

12/06/2026

This year, Different Strokes turns 30 and we’re celebrating with a brand new challenge: 30 for 30 💚💙

30 for 30 is about doing something meaningful for 30 days, in a way that works for you. There’s no “right” challenge and no pressure to push yourself. Small, gentle, creative, or reflective - it all counts.

Your 30 days could be:

💙 Doing your physio or stretches each day
💚 Taking a short walk or getting some fresh air
💙 Practising a new skill or hobby
💚 Writing, drawing, or journaling
💙 Cutting back on something for 30 days
💚 Checking in with someone each day

You choose the pace. You choose the challenge. You choose when to start any time this year.

By taking part, you’ll be helping to fund peer support, rehabilitation, information, and connection for younger stroke survivors across the UK - so no one has to face recovery alone.

There’s no minimum fundraising target. Every pound raised makes a difference.

Find out more and sign up: https://buff.ly/VYxIb48

11/06/2026

Stroke survivor Neil Johnston took on the Aberdeen Kiltwalk this weekend and completed 18 miles in just under 5 and a half hours. Congratulations Neil, we love the tartan trousers! Neil raised a wonderful £650 for Different Strokes. – Thank you!

10/06/2026

Reclaim 2026 is shaping up to be something really special... and we'd hate for you to miss it!

Join stroke survivors, families, carers and supporters from across the UK for a day of connection, inspiration and celebration as we mark 30 years of Different Strokes.

✨ Hear from our incredible keynote speaker, Sheila Chingono, whose powerful stroke recovery story is guaranteed to leave you feeling hopeful and inspired.

🎨 Get creative in our popular Vision Board sessions, which were one of the highlights of Reclaim 2025. Dream big, set goals and focus on what comes next.

💙 Meet other stroke survivors and families who truly understand. Whether your stroke was recent or many years ago, there's something incredibly powerful about being in a room full of people who just "get it".

💪 Take part in a fun exercise session with Anthony Bryan, childhood brain tumour and stroke survivor, personal trainer, motivational speaker and Guinness World Record-holding athlete. Expect energy, encouragement and plenty of inspiration.

And that's just the beginning...

Whether you come for the daytime conference, the evening celebration, or both, Reclaim 2026 promises unforgettable conversations, new friendships, shared experiences and plenty of moments that will stay with you long after the day ends.

Book today: https://buff.ly/c2Uqsbm

09/06/2026

To every partner, parent, child, sibling or friend who stepped up after someone they love had a stroke - this one is for you.

You didn't ask for the role. You just showed up. And you keep showing up, every single day. 💙💚

More than 6 in 10 stroke survivors rely on an unpaid carer for day-to-day life. Most carers are untrained and unprepared when it starts. Many don't even think of themselves as a carer - just someone who loves someone.

We see you. We're grateful for you. And we're here for you too.

We hold a monthly virtual meeting exclusively for carers of stroke survivors - a safe, confidential space to talk, share and connect with people who truly understand.

Find out more 👉 https://buff.ly/tQWALSh
Or call us: 0345 130 7172

08/06/2026

AD| Researchers in Oxford are studying how sleep may affect mental health and recovery after brain injury. UK Only.

The NODS Study involves questionnaires about sleep and wellbeing, plus optional sleep monitoring at home using simple wearable devices.

🛌 Help improve understanding of recovery after brain injury
🏡 Home-based sleep monitoring
🧠 Optional overnight brain activity monitoring

To find out more:
📧 [email protected]
📞 01865 611461

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07/06/2026

We want to close off Volunteers’ Week by congratulating our incredible 2026 award winners once again:

🏆 Peter Shave Volunteer of the Year 2026 – Paula Beddoe
🏆 Peer Support Champion 2026 – Jak Carr
🏆 Fundraising Hero 2026 – Kari Edwards
🏆 Outstanding Contribution Award 2026 – Mike Caines

You are all truly inspiring and so deserving 👏

But Volunteers’ Week is not only about our award winners. It is about every single volunteer who helps make Different Strokes possible.

Because of your time, compassion and commitment, we’re able to:

📍 Support 30+ local groups across the UK
🎧 Host regular virtual meetings and webinars
🤝 Provide befriending and peer support for younger stroke survivors
✅ Strengthen our charity through trustees, ambassadors and volunteer facilitators
📦 Deliver essential information, resources and support to survivors and families

Quite simply, we wouldn’t be Different Strokes without you 💙💚

Thank you for everything you do.

06/06/2026

Congratulations to Mike Caines, winner of the Different Strokes Outstanding Contribution Award 2026.

For the past 14 years, Mike has been a quiet but vital force behind Different Strokes, helping ensure the charity remains financially strong so we can continue supporting younger stroke survivors across the UK.

As a trustee and Treasurer, Mike has dedicated his time, expertise and unwavering commitment to guiding the charity through years of growth and change. Much of his work happens behind the scenes, but its impact is felt across everything we do.

Mike first became involved through his wife Julia, whose own stroke experience highlighted just how important specialist support for younger survivors is. Since joining the board in 2012, he has brought decades of financial expertise, thoughtful leadership and a genuine passion for making a difference.

As Mike says: “It makes a change to be involved with something where the driving factor isn’t profit, it’s actually making a difference to people’s lives.”

Read about Mike: https://buff.ly/Z7ntJKd

Thank you, Mike, for your years of dedication, wisdom and steady support. Different Strokes is stronger because of your contribution.

05/06/2026

Congratulations to Kari Edwards, winner of the Different Strokes Fundraising Hero Award 2026.

After experiencing a stroke in 2022, Kari turned her recovery journey into something extraordinary, raising an incredible £2,382.86 to support younger stroke survivors.

What started as a festive fundraiser grew into a huge week-long effort, bringing together colleagues, friends, family and her wider community. From bake sales and festive games to cream pies at parkrun, Kari inspired people to get involved while raising awareness of the realities of stroke recovery and hidden disability.

Along the way, she bravely shared her own story, helping spark important conversations about life after stroke and the challenges many younger survivors face.

Kari’s positivity, determination and ability to bring people together have made a real difference to Different Strokes and the people we support.

As Kari says: “You don’t do it for an award. You do it because you want to say thank you.”

Read Kari's winners profile: https://buff.ly/pOsvTZw

Thank you, Kari, and everyone who supported this incredible fundraising effort.

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9 Canon Harnett Court
Wolverton
MK125NF

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+443451307172

Website

http://www.differentstrokes.co.uk/

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