Stroke survivor, father of 2, Different Strokes Southampton, Chair of Different Strokes national charity. Volunteering to improve NHS.

UK
Joined April 2009
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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On Thursday 22nd October , we are hosting a face to face meeting , 10.30 am to 12 at Catholic Church Hall Bitterne, SO18 5EG. Please remember the parking is now chargeable £1 for 2hrs. For more information contact [email protected]
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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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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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At 14, Michelle was sitting in English class when her arms went numb. There were no warnings and no headaches, and moments later she was unconscious. The cause was an AVM that had been there her whole life, unnoticed. 💚💙 Read Michelle's story: buff.ly/26nU8Gg
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Join the Different Strokes Firewalk on Sunday 15 November at Old Saltleians Rugby Club, Water Orton, near Birmingham. Feel the fear. Take the step. Make a difference. 📍 Water Orton, Birmingham 📅 Sunday 15 November 2026 🔥 Sign up today buff.ly/RCoVU5D
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Tomorrow, Thursday 1st October, we are hosting the monthly Zoom meeting from 10.30 am to noon. For more information on joining contact: [email protected]
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We’re incredibly proud of our BASS Ambassador Sheila Chingono, who will be speaking at @IrwinMitchell's Working After Brain Injury 2026 event. 📅 13 Oct 2026 Find out more: buff.ly/ed8iuGz
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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 28 September, 7.00pm to 8.00pm, Kyra For more information visit buff.ly/xZsFVaT
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Good turnout at today’s Different Strokes Southampton - lots of lovely feedback about our recent picnic!! #properpeeraupport
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Tomorrow, Thursday 24th September , we are hosting a face to face meeting , 10.30 am to 12 at Catholic Church Hall Bitterne, SO18 5EG. Please remember the parking is now chargeable £1 for 2hrs. For more information contact [email protected]
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Join us for a free online webinar about aphasia. 📅 Wednesday 14 October 🕙 10am 💻 Online Free to attend. Book your place today. buff.ly/KMjLYPY #Aphasia #StrokeRecovery #StrokeAwareness
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"But what nobody prepared me for was the emotional impact. The focus was very much on surviving and recovering physically. Nobody really prepared me for grieving." Read Emily's story: buff.ly/CBlBdjN #SurvivorStory #StrokeSurvivor #NotJustTheElderly #DifferentStrokes
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Different Strokes Southampton held its annual picnic today! It didn’t feel as warm as last time but we had a lovely time catching up with everyone!!! Thanks to all that attended! (Mike Martin was kind enough to let me have a play with his drone!)
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We're bringing you a free Community Event Sheffield, giving stroke survivors the chance to come together, share experiences and connect with others who understand life after stroke. 📅 Sheffield – Friday 25 September Book: buff.ly/4Ss3med #LifeAfterStroke
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Tomorrow, Thursday 3rd September, we are hosting the monthly Zoom meeting from 10.30 am to noon. For more information on joining contact: [email protected]
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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 3 September, 7.00pm to 8.00pm, Alicia For more information visit buff.ly/xZsFVaT
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We're getting a head start on #WorldStrokeDay 2026. This year's theme is Information Saves Lives and we're inviting our community to help spread vital stroke information across the UK. Order a free leaflet pack or event pack and get involved today. buff.ly/GBc8XC3
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Tomorrow, Thursday 13th August, we are hosting a face to face meeting , 10.30 am to 12 at Catholic Church Hall Bitterne, SO18 5EG. Please remember the parking is now chargeable £1 for 2hrs. For more information contact [email protected]
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"Like everyone after stroke, there’s a lot of uncertainty. You don’t really know what the future looks like. That uncertainty extends to family life too." Read Fraser's story on our website today: buff.ly/V7bzhfb #DifferentStrokes #SurvivorStory #NotJustTheElderly
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