We're Hiring! Role: Stroke Support Coordinator, Hours: 21 hours per week We are looking for enthusiastic, skilled and motivated individual to be part of a pioneering service supporting stroke affected people adapt to life after stroke.

For those living locally to our good friends at Redcatch Community Garden, this looks like a great resource.

Urinary incontinence is a very common complication of stroke, affecting 40-60% of people in the acute, initial stage of stroke recovery. According to the Stroke Association, around 15% of stroke survivors are left with long-term (1+ year) continence problems.

Calling all carers! Check out this fabulous course designed specifically to bring out the arty side of carers... and provide a great opportunity to relax with fellow carers.

We were delighted to join the Bristol & Clifton Golf Club Women’s Division for their Bring and Buy Sale in early February, raising funds for Bristol After Stroke and BUST Bristol.

A huge thank you to @nocohair for choosing Bristol After Stroke in their Care with Hair campaign. We received 10 free haircuts to share with volunteers, staff and our Stroke Cafe raffles - and the feedback has been wonderful. One volunteer said they “felt brighter because of it.” www.nocohair.com

✨Over £700 raised by Brian & Janet’s Christmas Lights for Bristol After Stroke! Huge thanks to them and everyone who visited and donated - amazing support! 🎉

Looking for a meaningful way to challenge yourself in 2026? Take on a challenge in aid of Bristol After Stroke and help people rebuilding their lives after stroke. Want ideas or want to get involved? Email our Fundraiser: [email protected]

You can raise FREE donations for Bristol After Stroke every time you shop online – just use #easyfundraising There are also lots of holiday partners involved, such as TUI and First Choice, so if you’re booking a holiday soon, please think of us 🙂 www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/brist...

World Health Organisation: the key facts of stroke The lifetime risk of stroke has increased by 50 % over the past 20 years. Find out more about the causes of stroke, treatments and prevention in this very helpful factsheet from WHO. www.who.int/news-room/fa...

Some major stories about stroke have been in the news recently – from promising new research through to worrying new data that shows how the NHS is struggling to provide timely treatment to stroke patients because of the lack of specialist doctors. www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk/articles/str...

Sending our very best wishes to everyone this festive season 🎄✨

🎄Help us support stroke-affected people this Christmas! 🎄 Celebrate someone special, mark your progress, or remember a loved one on our Tree of Celebration—and help stroke-affected people in Bristol & South Gloucestershire. 💙 ✨ Add your decoration: visufund.com/tree-of-cele...

🎄 Light Up Your Christmas for a Good Cause 🎄 There’s still time to see Brian and Janet’s Christmas lights, raising money for Bristol After Stroke ✨ 📍 79 Merlin Way, Chipping Sodbury 🕕 6pm–9pm daily until 1 Jan All donations support stroke-affected people in Bristol & South Gloucestershire 💙

Huge thanks to Phil! 🎉 Our amazing supporter Phil raised £166.25 for Bristol After Stroke by taking part in a fantastic comedy stand-up night in Bristol last week! Thank you for helping us make a difference to stroke affected people. #FundraisingHeroes #StrokeAwareness #CommunitySupport

Our office is now closed for the Christmas Period and will reopen on Monday 5th January. If you haven't donated to our Christmas appeal yet, there is still time, click on the link below and place your light, candle or bauble on our tree: buff.ly/u9iGSr2 We wish you a very Merry Christmas!

We are delighted that our Bristol After Stroke Walking Football Team has been shortlisted in the Bristol Sports Team Legends category by #Bristol247. We’re honoured to be alongside some outstanding clubs and look forward to the winners announcement in March.

Leave a decoration to remember someone, celebrate a loved one, celebrate your progress, or share your thanks. Every donation helps stroke affected people across Bristol and South Gloucestershire rebuild their lives. 🌟 Help us light up the Tree of Celebration: buff.ly/2oGJ9Ad

Thank you so much Matt from World of Ukes for the gift of a Ukulele to Bristol After Stroke...Here is a picture of Bev who is stroke affected and found learning the Ukulele was beneficial in her recovery. We look forward to using the Ukulele at our stroke support groups. #stroke #musictherapy

A few photos from Brian and Janet's Christmas Lights, taken by one of our wonderful volunteer photographers! If you love a Christmas light, or want to become more festive, we really recommend to take a visit! They are on until 1st Jan 6pm-9pm daily. www.justgiving.com/campaign/chr...

Our Croft End Group had a great session last week playing a host of board games. Thank you, organisers and volunteers!

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. www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk/articles/the...

What inspired me to volunteer? It’s so rewarding! Meet Nicky: one of our super volunteers at our fabulous Avonmouth group! www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk/articles/wha...

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. Do join us! www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk/articles/lea...

UK Stroke Forum 2025: identifying new ways forward Bristol After Stroke CEO Rebecca Sheehy recently represented Bristol After Stroke at the UK Stroke Forum. How did it go? And what did she learn? www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk/articles/uk-...

This Giving Tuesday, help us grow our Tree of Celebration 🎄✨ Leave a decoration to remember someone, celebrate a loved one, celebrate your progress, or share your thanks. Every donation helps stroke survivors across Bristol and South Gloucestershire rebuild their lives. buff.ly/2oGJ9Ad

Our Tree of Celebration is shining brighter every day — thanks to you ✨ Whether you’re remembering someone special, celebrating progress, or giving thanks, we’d love you to be part of it. Add your decoration and support local stroke affected people this Christmas: lnkd.in/ejJXfjcM

Only a few days to go until our supporters Christmas Lights switch on in Chipping Sodbury! Our amazing supporters have been working hard to create a magical display - all to raise funds for Bristol After Stroke. Join us from 29th November, any evening between 6–9pm.

You are invited to our next Stroke Information Talk. When: 27th November 2025 Time: 12.30pm – 2pm Where: On Zoom This month we talk about shoulder pain following stroke. To book your place, click on the link below:

Stroke in the news: A fascinating round-up from around the world... including new research, singing with aphasia, microbots delivering stroke drugs directly to blocked vessels, how symptoms can be missed... and why women can be more prone to strokes. www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk/articles/str...

Every decoration tells a story. 💚 This Christmas, add yours to our Tree of Celebration - to remember, celebrate, or give thanks. Your gift will help local people rebuild their lives after a stroke. Donate and add your decoration here: www.visufund.com/tree-of-celebration-2025

You are invited to our next Stroke Information Talk. When: 27th November 2025 Time: 12.30pm – 2pm Where: On Zoom This month we talk about shoulder pain following stroke. To book your place, click on the link below:

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. www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk/articles/cou...

Some of our amazing supporters are lighting up their house in Chipping Sodbury this year - all in aid of Bristol After Stroke! 🎄 If you’re feeling festive, why not take a drive and enjoy their wonderful Christmas display? 📅 29th November - 1st January ⏰ 6pm - 9pm daily 📍 Full address on the poster

🎄 Every decoration tells a story This Christmas, add yours to our Tree of Celebration to remember, celebrate, or give thanks. Your gift helps stroke affected people to rebuild their lives — just £10 covers a week at a support or aphasia group. Donate or leave your message:

🎤 A huge thank you and well done to our Chair of Trustees for hosting the incredible Live at the Town Hall event! 🎶 It was a fantastic, fun-filled evening with a brilliant community spirit — raising an amazing £6,380 for Bristol After Stroke.

It's time to buy your Christmas cards! So why not support Bristol After Stroke with every one you send? Our A5 cards are £4.50 for ten (incl envelopes); A6 just £4.00. No message inside. Call/email us to order, or ask at your group! Image taken by Andy Edwards in Eastville Park.

You are invited to our next Stroke Information Talk. When: 27th November 2025 Time: 12.30pm – 2pm Where: On Zoom This month we talk about shoulder pain following stroke. To book your place, click on the link below:

Our 2025 Wellbeing Day proved yet another inspiring opportunity for local stroke-affected people to discover activities to improve their physical and emotional wellbeing. Here's a reminder of what went on! www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk/articles/giv...

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, as well as raise funds for Bristol After Stroke. Find out all about his upcoming gig here: www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk/articles/sta...

You are invited to our next Stroke Information Talk. When: 27th November 2025 Time: 12.30pm – 2pm Where: On Zoom This month we talk about shoulder pain following stroke. To book your place, click on the link below:

A brilliant example of why our #HealthIntegrationTeams are so effective! Bringing organisations together to help people like Howard, who are affected by stroke, go back to work. @sironacic.bsky.social @bristolafterstroke.bsky.social www.bristolhealthpartners.org.uk/news/helping...

You can add years to your life... and life to your years... by going on weekly Park Walks! Our friends at Eastville ParkRun welcome everyone to go at their own pace, for as far as they can, every Saturday morning. Here's a video showing what's in store! www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUY2...

You are invited to our ACTion After Stroke course, this is a five-week course for anyone adjusting to a stroke. It is also suitable for carers or family members. Date: Thursday 6th November, weekly for 5 weeks (every thursday) Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm Where: On Zoom

If you came along to our Wellbeing Day, you'll know what an amazing resource Redcatch Community Garden offers the local community. A space to come together, improve your health and wellbeing, enjoy workshops and activities... or just a social cake & cuppa! Do drop in!

Rackets at the ready... there's still (just about!) time to sign up to the tournament being organised by Dr Praveen Kumar for Sunday 9th November - and help raise funds for Bristol After Stroke at the same time!

It's World Stroke Day - a good time to remember that Black people in the UK are more likely to have a stroke than white people – and experience stroke at a younger age. This powerful video formed a central part of our recent Wellbeing Day and we are proud to share it here. youtu.be/WsAri6DxYxA

You are invited to our ACTion After Stroke course, this is a five-week course for anyone adjusting to a stroke. It is also suitable for carers or family members. Date: Thursday 6th November, weekly for 5 weeks (every thursday) Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm Where: On Zoom

It's a week on from our fabulous Wellbeing Day... and here are just a few reminders of what a great day it was! Thank you to everyone who made it all possible - and we look forward to doing it all again next year!