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Chris was 34, enjoying life with his wife Jenny and their young family when he had a stroke. 3 years on, the couple speak about what happened: buff.ly/f66ap9A #StrokeSurvivor #StrokeFamily #NotJustTheElderly #DifferentStrokes
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Taking part in stroke-related research is a great way of using your own experiences to help improve the quality of life for people affected by stroke. Please contact the specific researcher using the details provided on our website more information. buff.ly/FOtrq4g
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Come see us in Glasgow! Whether your stroke was recent or many years ago, you’re welcome to come along to our next Community Event. Book today buff.ly/EXRid14 #DifferentStrokes #StrokeSupport
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With winter setting in, now’s the perfect time to start dreaming about your next holiday! ✈️ Join Different Strokes for our FREE webinar: Travelling After Stroke: From Planning to Adventure on Wednesday 11 November at 11.30am. buff.ly/xna6GL3 #DifferentStrokes
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Our befrienders are available to offer 1:1 support and advice to other young stroke survivors for our Befriender Hour sessions. There’s one tonight! Wednesday 21 October, 7.00pm to 8.00pm, Daniel For more information visit buff.ly/EGp5F3R
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Our befrienders are available to offer 1:1 support and advice to other young stroke survivors for our Befriender Hour sessions. There’s one tomorrow! Wednesday 21 October, 7.00pm to 8.00pm, Daniel For more information visit buff.ly/EGp5F3R
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Don't forget that you can join us and other stroke survivors at our virtual meetings - and there's one today, Monday 19th October 2026 – 11:00 am For more information visit buff.ly/K1MdcA5
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Just a reminder that you can join us and other stroke survivor's at our virtual meetings - and there's one tomorrow, Monday 19th October 2026 – 11:00 am For more information visit buff.ly/K1MdcA5
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"Recovery isn’t linear. You have good days, bad days, and days when you say no to everything. Some days it was hours rather than days. My dreams were weird and my sleep was out of joint. I learned to say that tomorrow is another day." Read Ian's story buff.ly/ZLRnpqO
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Join the Different Strokes Firewalk on Sunday 15 Nov in Birmingham. You'll walk barefoot across glowing embers and discover what you're truly capable of. Feel the fear. Take the step. Make a difference. 🔥 Sign up today buff.ly/cOKbDC3
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Taking part in stroke-related research is a great way of using your own experiences to help improve the quality of life for people affected by stroke. Please contact the specific researcher using the details provided on our website more information. buff.ly/FOtrq4g
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Earlier this month BASS Ambassador, Tia attended the Windrush Wealth Expo in London. She met the founder Luke Whyte and shared the purpose of the BASS Project and the importance of Black people to be aware they are at higher risk of young stroke than other ethnicities.
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Taking part in stroke-related research is a great way of using your own experiences to help improve the quality of life for people affected by stroke. Please contact the specific researcher using the details provided on our website more information. buff.ly/FOtrq4g
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Come see us in Glasgow! Whether your stroke was recent or many years ago, you’re welcome to come along to our next Community Event: buff.ly/oW0ZZO0 #DifferentStrokes #StrokeSupport
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Our befrienders are available to offer 1:1 support and advice to other young stroke survivors for our Befriender Hour sessions. There’s one tonight! Thursday 15 October, 2.00pm to 3.00pm, Rahael For more information visit buff.ly/EGp5F3R
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Our befrienders are available to offer 1:1 support and advice to other young stroke survivors for our Befriender Hour sessions. There’s one tomorrow! Thursday 15 October, 2.00pm to 3.00pm, Rahael For more information visit buff.ly/EGp5F3R
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Our befrienders are available to offer 1:1 support and advice to other young stroke survivors for our Befriender Hour sessions. There’s one tonight! Monday 12 October, 7.00pm to 8.00pm, Alicia For more information visit buff.ly/EGp5F3R
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📅 What's coming up in October and November 👉 Find out more and book your place in the news section of our website: buff.ly/BFTOKTW Which are you booking? Tell us below 👇 #StrokeSupport #StrokeRecovery #YoungStroke #DifferentStrokes
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Our befrienders are available to offer 1:1 support and advice to other young stroke survivors for our Befriender Hour sessions. There’s one tomorrow! Monday 12 October, 7.00pm to 8.00pm, Alicia For more information visit buff.ly/EGp5F3R
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We are proud to be a charity partner of Beyond Awareness: Patient Choice, Safety & Improved Quality of Life. 🗓️ Tuesday 20 October 2026 🕚 From 11am BST 👉 Find out more and register to watch: buff.ly/CQk5PSC #DifferentStrokes #PatientChoice #StrokeSupport
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