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.

Dudley Stroke Association - Talkback Zoom

Online

A weekly communication support group over Zoom for anyone who has had a stroke. Sharing views and ideas in open discussion on day-to-day topics, in a supported forum.

Dudley Stroke Association - Thursday Zoom Exercise class with Mervyn

Online

A weekly online exercise group for anyone who has had a stroke. Looking after your health and wellbeing play a massive part in your recovery journey.

Dudley Stroke Association - Zoom Exercise Group

Online

A weekly livestreamed Zoom exercise group for anyone who has had a stroke. Looking after your health and wellbeing play a massive part in your recovery journey.

Dyscover Ltd - specialist aphasia support Leatherhead

Online

Dyscover is a charity providing long-term support and opportunities to people with aphasia and their families. Sessions are led by professional speech and language therapists and are designed to help people adjust to living with aphasia.

Integrated Neurological Services (Richmond & Houslow)

Online
Contact name:
Sarah Vines

We offer therapy, counselling, arts and peer support groups, both in person and online.

Keep on keepin' on

Online
Contact name:
Bob (Bobbi) Haworth

Our online sessions are a safe space to meet face to face and talk with people who understand, to share experiences, advice and to provide support for each other.

Kendal Speakability Group

Online
Contact name:
Janet Rockliffe

Kendal Speakability group is a volunteer led group for people of all ages across the South Lakes area. Our focus is on communication support and helping to build confidence. We meet face to face at The Castle Street Centre and on the fourth Tuesday of each month we meet on Zoom.

London Peer Support Online Group

Online
Contact name:
Barry Coppock

This is a friendly social group that's open to stroke survivors, carers and supporters from the London area.

Online Aphasia Café

Online

If you're looking to meet other people living with aphasia, and their carers, you'll receive a warm welcome at Aphasia Support's Online Aphasia Café.

Paned a Sgwrs

Online
Contact name:
Ann Jones

We are a small, friendly group of fluent Welsh speaking stroke survivors from all over Wales. We meet via Zoom, weekly on a Tuesday afternoon at 2.