Our support groups are run by stroke survivor volunteers who are supported by our Volunteer & Group Network Coordinator. Activities include guest speakers, group outings and exercise. Exercise has been shown to lift mood, reduce stress and increase self-confidence, carrying on where physiotherapy has left off. ‘Exercise can not only prevent stroke, but its use following a stroke enhances the plasticity of the brain allowing it to remodel itself leading to a better and faster recovery’ 

Here is what some of our group members have said about their experiences

“Once physiotherapy has stopped you are just left on your own.club exercise group there is no competition, I feel supported.  Which encourages me to keep motivating myself to do more. The social side has also been helpful, and we have a laugh too.”

“Until you become a carer for a family member you do not realise how hard it can be! without the support and care of the group life would be a lot lonelier and scarier”

“I really valued being able to talk through how to manage my energy levels with the group. Having advice first hand from others who have  also suffered a stroke and have a real insight into what you may be feeling is just so beneficial to me.”