News

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Some inspiring words from Steve Ramsden...

We’d like to say a huge thank you to NOCO HAIR for choosing Bristol After Stroke as one of the charities in their Care with Hair campaign.

As Jim Phillips says, the experience has been hugely positive for him as well as those he has been working with.

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

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

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