News

Our latest recruit will be a very familiar face to many people reading this… Sally Lockwood has returned to volunteer with us at our Avonmouth Group.

We’ve just held our annual survey – giving them an all-important chance to tell us what we’re doing right… and how we can improve.

This May we’re inviting our supporters to host a “Put the T in sTroke” tea party… complete with cakes. But which cakes would be most popular?

Cholesterol is something we all need to know about to manage our health... which is where this short online presentation can help!

Just how do communication changes impact our relationships with friends, family, romantic partners and work colleagues?

How can tea and cakes help local people on their stroke recovery journey? It’s all about “putting the T in sTroke”... and it all happens this May!

At any point in your recovery journey you might benefit from taking part in one of our (free!) Next Step courses… and the next one begins in May!

If you or a family member rely upon the Motability Scheme to get about, you need to be aware of new rules being applied as from 1 July 2026.

We'd love to share the inspiring stories of our group members and volunteers to encourage others to make the leap and take part in our activities.

Here at Bristol After Stroke, helping people re-find their voices is one of the things we do best… and we don’t do it alone!

Our annual newsletter is now out – 16 pages packed with helpful information and great stories… and you can read it here online!

Some big stories from around the world – including promising new research and the NHS making weight-loss drugs available to help reduce strokes.

Our recent HIT online session proved hugely successful, with our counsellors explaining how to come to terms with a stroke. You can watch it here.

One of the most popular courses in recent years are our “ACTion after Stroke” sessions, and a new series of sessions begins this April!

We're looking for an enthusiastic, skilled & motivated individual to be part of our pioneering service supporting stroke-affected people.

Our annual charity walk is now hugely popular... and we're looking for a corporate sponsor to make sure every penny raised makes a difference

We would be delighted to receive Sadaqa and Zakat donations if you feel it is appropriate.

Many people reading this will know Charlotte Salter, who joined us as a volunteer trainee counsellor in 2025. This is her remarkable story.

The Government is promising that stroke patients will soon have access to emergency thrombectomies “24/7”.

Some major stories about stroke have been appearing in the news over the last few weeks – here is our helpful digest!