Stroke support groups are a safe space to:

  • Try new things.
  • Feel supported.
  • Find your strength in your recovery.

Some online groups meet weekly, fortnightly or monthly. There are groups that meet in person too.

There are around 400 groups across the UK. They're all run by friendly volunteers. Many have had a stroke themselves. No matter where you are in your stroke recovery, you can connect with people who understand what you're going through.

If you’d like to join a group that meets online, you can see what's available in the list below.

Local authorities can also tell you about other support groups and services. Find your local council.

You may also like to join in our Online Activities. There's a wide range of virtual sessions to choose from. Read or download our activities timetable. 

If you are unable to find a service or group in your area, contact our Stroke Support Helpline on 0303 3033 100 or email helpline@stroke.org.uk(link sends email). One of our friendly team may be able to put you in touch with alternative support.

After Stroke Sing & Social

Online
Contact name:
Sophie Garner

This on line weekly session is an opportunity to meet other members who are stroke survivors. An opportunity to connect, sing and share music. Everyone is on mute while singing and you will never be asked to sing on your own!

Aph.caf Online

Online
Contact name:
Steve and Lisa

Aph.Caf is a place online for people with aphasia to meet.

BAME Stroke Support Online Group

Online
Contact name:
Anita Tank

Lively and vibrant monthly group which at the moment meets on Zoom with a focus on our Black, Asian and ethnic minority stroke community. All stroke survivors, carers, family members and supporters welcome! Each session we focus on different discussion topics.

Bath Aphasia Choir

Online
Contact name:
Laura Cook

The Aphasia Choir is an opportunity to meet other people who have been affected by stroke and aphasia, and build confidence. We encourage, empower and support through music and song. Aphasia is a difficulty with communication after a stroke or brain injury. This might be problems with speaking, understanding, reading and/or writing. Because music and singing is processed in a different part of the brain to spoken language, some people with aphasia find that they can sing easily, even though speaking is hard.

Brighton Stroke Survivors Whatsapp group

Online
Contact name:
Francis Craig

We are a small friendly group of stroke survivors from Brighton and Hove, open to all ages, to share experiences, share achievements, share challenges and provide support to each other on our stroke recovery journey.

Brighton Stroke Survivors Whatsapp group

Online
Contact name:
Francis Craig

We are a small friendly group of stroke survivors from Brighton and Hove, open to all ages, to share experiences, share achievements, share challenges and provide support to each other on our stroke recovery journey.

Central Beds Stroke Survivors Zoom

Online
Contact name:
Peter Marshall

We are a small, friendly group open to all local stroke survivors and carers alike. We meet weekly on a Wednesday afternoon via Zoom.

Chair Based Exercise online

Online
Contact name:
Colin Evans

We are a small, friendly online, chair based exercise group open to stroke survivors across Wales.

Chandlers Ford Stroke Support Group

Online
Contact name:
Pauline Marocco

The group provides social and recreational activities. There's also communication support for people with aphasia and other communication disabilities caused by stroke, and physical exercises to help with rehabilitation. The group is supported by the Rotary Club of Chandlers Ford and Itchen Valley.

Derby Stroke Club

Online
Contact name:
Steve Adams

We are a social group that offers support to anyone who has survived stroke or is caring for someone who has.