UK Stroke Forum 2025: identifying new ways forward

CEO Rebecca Sheehy recently represented Bristol After Stroke at the UK Stroke Forum. How did it go? And what did she learn?
3 Dec 2025

The pioneering group helping stroke-affected people get back to work

Bristol After Stroke is part of a ground-breaking group in Bristol helping those who have had a stroke prepare for returning to work.
2 Dec 2025

What inspired me to volunteer? It’s so rewarding!

Meet Nicky: one of our super volunteers at our fabulous Avonmouth group!
2 Dec 2025

Learn how Assistive Technology could benefit you!

The last free HIT information session of 2025 will provide invaluable insights on how AT can improve the lives of stroke-affected people.
2 Dec 2025

Could you make connections through this Marmalade Trust project?

Our friends at the loneliness charity Marmalade Trust have asked us to share their call for referrals and volunteers.
19 Nov 2025

Stroke in the news... November 2025

Our regular update on stories on stroke gleaned from newspapers and magazines from right around the world!
19 Nov 2025

Learn about shoulder pain after stroke – and ways to manage and prevent

Shoulder pain after a Stroke is a common problem. But how can you prevent and manage it?
4 Nov 2025

Help us decorate Bristol After Stroke’s Tree of Celebration!

Christmas is almost upon us… time to help us light up our Tree of Celebration!
4 Nov 2025

Stand up for Stroke!

This December, Phil Burnett is taking to the stage… for the start of what he hopes will be a future in stand-up comedy.
4 Nov 2025

“Give it a Go” – Wellbeing Day was jam-packed with great ideas and inspiring stories!

Our 2025 Wellbeing Day proved yet another inspiring opportunity to discover activities to improve our physical and emotional wellbeing.
28 Oct 2025

What music motivates you?

That’s the question we’ve been asking group members, and also those who came along to Wellbeing Day. It's a great playlist!
21 Oct 2025

Stroke in the news - October 2025

Stroke stories gleaned from around the world... from promising new research and the emotional impacts through to a lady who woke up with a Thai accent
21 Oct 2025

We need you to volunteer at Avonmouth!

Our Avonmouth group is a wonderful, warm supportive space for stroke-affected people… and we need more volunteers to help run our activities!
1 Oct 2025

Crofts End Group’s works of art make a great show

The Royal West of England Academy has proved a fitting setting to display the artistic talents of our Croft End Group
30 Sep 2025

84-year-old David’s epic 1,000km cycle ride for local stroke-affected people

Cycling from the Alps to the Mediterranean would be a tough challenge for most people, but David Exell has just clocked up that distance at 84.
30 Sep 2025

Help us spread the word on stroke…

If are confident at talking to the public and would like to help us spread the message about stroke, we’d love to enlist your help!
30 Sep 2025

After Stroke group members cast away on a desert island!

So, what records would you take with you if you were cast away? Which book and luxury item? Our group members are getting the chance to choose
30 Sep 2025

Lead story: the wonderful dogs going walkies for BAS!

One of the most magical elements of the BAS Annual Charity Walk is the sight of so many dogs joining in the fun… we catch up with Kelly and Marvin!
25 Sep 2025

Records tumble on our “Tremendous Third” Charity Walk!

This year’s Walk has proven an even bigger success, with more people taking part… and the funds raised shattering our previous best total.
25 Sep 2025

Water walkers go the extra mile (and many more!) to raise over £7k

Not satisfied with walking just six miles for our Charity Walk, an intrepid bunch of 11 BAS supporters managed 385 miles between them...
25 Sep 2025
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