Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC)

The AMRC is a membership organisation dedicated to supporting medical research charities in saving and improving lives through research and innovation.

Community Rehabilitation Alliance (CRA)

The Community Rehabilitation Alliance (CRA) is made up of more than 65 charities and professional bodies committed to improving commissioning, planning and delivery of rehabilitation and span both health and social care.

The CRA also has sister alliances in each of the UK nations. You can find information about this below in our Regional section.

Disability Benefits Consortium (DCB)

The DCB is a national coalition of over 100 different charities and organisations committed to working towards a fair benefits system.

As a member of this Consortium, we attend meetings and contribute to work where we have capacity and it is relevant for stroke.

We have contributed to funded work by the Coalition to research and campaign for improvements to the welfare system to better support disabled people. We have also supported calls to government for improvements in policy and funding.

Health Equals

A coalition of organisations from different sectors aimed at improving health across the UK and ensuring it's a national priority.

Visit the Health Equals website for more.

Healthy Air Coalition

The Healthy Air Coalition is a collective of leading health, environmental and transport organisations with the shared vision of a UK free from toxic air.

An increasing body of evidence has linked air pollution to conditions such as cardiovascular disease and stroke.

We frequently collaborate with the Healthy Air Coalition, united in our commitment to tackling modern air pollution. Together, we work to improve existing legislation, advocate for more robust clean air policies, and push for new laws that will better protect the health of everyone in the UK.

Long Term Conditions Alliance (LTCA)

The LTCA is the umbrella body for over 100 national voluntary organisations working to meet the needs of people with long-term health conditions in the UK.

Its vision is of a society in which people with long-term health conditions have control over their lives and can live them to the fullest.

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)

The NCVO is a membership community for charities, voluntary organisations and community groups in England.

We are a paying member of the NCVO. We may contribute to their consultation responses or policy work where relevant to stroke. We benefit as members through access to advice and guidance, reduced rates for training and for venue hire. 

Visit the NCVO website for more information.

National Voices

National Voices is the leading coalition of health and social care charities in England.

We are one of more than 200 member organisations covering a diverse range of health conditions and communities. Together, we work to advocate for more inclusive and person centred health care, shaped by those who use and need it the most.

Neurological Alliance

The Neurological Alliance is England’s leading coalition of over 90 organisations and professional bodies supporting people with neurological conditions.

We work together to ensure every person affected by a neurological condition can access the right treatment, care and support at the right time.

Non-communicable disease (NCD) Alliance

NCD is a coalition of health organisations reducing the health burden of non-communicable diseases through action on alcohol, tobacco, and high fat, salt and sugar products.  

We are members of the regional NCD alliances in Scotland and Northern Ireland, both of which are led by the British Heart Foundation.

Prescription Charges Coalition

The Prescription Charges Coalition is a group of 51 organisations calling on the Government to scrap prescription charges for people with long-term conditions in England.

We work collaboratively with the coalition, particularly supporting its calls where appropriate and related to stroke. Stroke is currently not included in the exemptions list for prescription charges, so we advocate for a review of the exemptions list. 

Richmond Group of Charities

The Richmond Group of Charities is a coalition of health and care charities working together to help people living with long-term, multiple or complex health needs to live well and thrive.

We work closely with the Richmond Group, participating in meetings and supporting its policy initiatives. Our Chief Executive, Juliet, currently serves as Chair of the coalition. Through this collaboration, we help ensure that stroke remains a key priority in policy discussions and that resulting policies lead to meaningful change for those affected by stroke.

Community Rehabilitation Alliance Northern Ireland

The Community Rehabilitation Alliance in Northern Ireland, a sister organisation of the national CRA, is committed to improving rehabilitation and recovery service provision.

Equality Coalition

Jointly convened by UNISON and the Committee on the Administration of Justice, the Equality Coalition brings together over 100 members working across all nine equality categories under Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, as well as other protected grounds such as socio-economic status, language, citizenship, irrelevant criminal record, and immigration status.

It provides a shared platform for campaigning on equality issues. Bi-monthly meetings offer opportunities to exchange information and discuss current developments.

Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA)

NICVA is a membership and representative umbrella body for the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland.

We are a part of the NICVA’s Impact Practice Group, which meets four times a year and provides a space for anyone working in pact within the voluntary and community sector to connect, learn and share good practice.

Right to Rehab Coalition (Scotland)

The Right to Rehab Coalition is a sister organisation of the national CRA. It is a collective of health charities and professional bodies who are committed to delivering the Right to Rehab in Scotland.

Age Alliance Wales

An alliance of 26 national voluntary organisations committed to working together to develop the legislative, policy and resource frameworks that will improve the lives of older people in Wales.

We work closely with the Alliance, engaging in regular face-to-face meetings with other third sector organisations with an interest in health and social care.  

NHS Confederation Wales

A national membership body representing all the organisations making up the NHS Wales. It aims to support members in improving the health of the population and the planning and delivery of high-quality health care.

We attend regular health and wellbeing meetings that focus on what we want to collectively influence.

Right to Rehab Campaign (Wales)

The Right to Rehab Campaign, a sister organisation of the national CRA, aims to drive change through close working with the Welsh Government and key NHS Wales stakeholders.

Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA):

The WCVA is the national membership body for voluntary organisations in Wales. Its purpose is to enable voluntary organisations to make a bigger difference together.

We engage with WCVA to represent our issues as part of the wider third sector. WCVA also facilitates joint meetings with Ministers at least once a year.