Bristol After Stroke
@bristolafterstroke.bsky.social
A charity working across Bristol and South Gloucestershire supporting people on their recovery journey, and their carers, following a stroke.
Our Croft End Group had a great session last week playing a host of board games. Thank you, organisers and volunteers!
December 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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...
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...
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
December 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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...
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...
Meet Nicky: one of our super volunteers at our fabulous Avonmouth group!
www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk/articles/wha...
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
December 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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...
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...
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...
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.
www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk
December 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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...
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-...
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-...
December 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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-...
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
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
December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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
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
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
November 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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
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.
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.
November 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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.
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:
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:
Life After Stroke - Shoulder pain after stroke
Life After Stroke - FREE monthly information and discussion sessions for people who have had strokes, their families, friends and carers
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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:
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...
www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk/articles/str...
November 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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...
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
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
November 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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
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:
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:
Life After Stroke - Shoulder pain after stroke
Life After Stroke - FREE monthly information and discussion sessions for people who have had strokes, their families, friends and carers
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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:
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...
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...
November 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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...
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
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
November 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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
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:
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:
Tree of Celebration 2025
Welcome to Bristol After Stroke’s Tree of Celebration! Leave a decoration and special message on our Tree of Celebration, in celebration, in memory of someone, or to give thanks, or simply give a…
buff.ly
November 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🎄 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:
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 was a fantastic, fun-filled evening with a brilliant community spirit — raising an amazing £6,380 for Bristol After Stroke.
November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🎤 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 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.
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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:
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:
Life After Stroke - Shoulder pain after stroke
Life After Stroke - FREE monthly information and discussion sessions for people who have had strokes, their families, friends and carers
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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:
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...
Here's a reminder of what went on!
www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk/articles/giv...
“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.
www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk
November 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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...
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...
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...
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.
www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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...
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:
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:
Life After Stroke - Shoulder pain after stroke
Life After Stroke - FREE monthly information and discussion sessions for people who have had strokes, their families, friends and carers
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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:
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:
Reposted by Bristol After Stroke
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...
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...
Pioneering group helping stroke survivors get back to work - Bristol Health Partners
A ground-breaking group in Bristol is helping stroke survivors prepare for returning to work. Sirona‘s Integrated Community Stroke Service piloted eight weekly group sessions as part of its rehabilita...
www.bristolhealthpartners.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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...
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...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUY2...
parkrun: Jessica Ennis-Hill explains parkwalk | Vitality UK
Did you know that you can increase your life expectancy just by walking?
Find out more about parkrun and Vitality rewards you can earn here:…
www.youtube.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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...
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
Date: Thursday 6th November, weekly for 5 weeks (every thursday)
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Where: On Zoom
ACT now to help you rebuild your life
One of the most popular courses that BAS has run in recent years are our “ACTion after Stroke” sessions, and a new series of sessions begins soon!
buff.ly
October 30, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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
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!
October 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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!