Support if you have suffered a stroke
If you or a loved one has had a stroke, there are support groups available with different activities, from peer support, socialising, arts, crafts and exercise. There is also online support available when you need it.
What to do if you think you are having a stroke
Remember F.A.S.T
- Face - is your face drooping at one side?
- Arm - has your arm gone weak, or do you have no feeling in your arm?
- Speach - are you finding it difficult to speak or is your speech slurred?
- Time - act quickly and call 999 if you suspect a stroke.
This video might help you identify the signs of a stroke:
The Stroke Association
The Stroke Association is a UK charity, supporting people following a stroke. You can contact them for support. They also have details of local support groups on their website
- Website Stroke Association
- Email helpline@stroke.org.uk
- Phone 0303 3033 100
Support groups in Kirklees and surrounding areas
- Address Moldgreen United Reformed Church, Old Wakefield Road,, Huddersfield, HD5 8AA
- Website Kirklees Hope After Stroke
- Phone 07842049930 Yvonne Handley
- When does the group meet: 2nd Tuesday of the month
- Support provided: Support group with activities, refreshments, and guest speakers
- Address Dewsbury Hospital ,
- Website Carolyn Martin, Stroke Unit, Dewsbury Hospital
- Email info@dignityincare.org.uk
- When does the group meet: Contact for details
- Support provided: Dignity in Care A programme at Dewsbury Hospital is supporting stroke
- Email everybody.active.co.uk
- Phone 01484 225224
- Website Everybody Active
- When does the group meet: Various groups. See website for details
- Support provided: Movement and Games/Dance in Chairs - Gentle exercises that can help support recovery.
- Email admin@headwayhuddersfield.com
- Phone 07543 914431
- Website Headway Huddersfield
- When does the group meet: Contact for details
- Support provided: Brain injury support services and events.
- Outwood Stroke Club
- Address Outwood Memorial Hall, Wakefield, WF1 2NE
- Phone 07775 603809 Chris Welch
- Website Outwood Stroke Club (Wakefield)
- When does the group meet: Every other Thurs, 10.30am -2.30pm
- Support provided: Support group for survivors and carers
- Ossett Community Centre
- Phone 01924274406 Patricia Sutton
- Website Ossett Stroke Club
- When does the group meet: Contact for details
- Support provided: Social and peer support
- Second Chance Headway Centre
- Address Almshouse Lane, Wakefield, WF1 1AD
- Email rehab@schc.co.uk
- Phone 01924 366235
- Website Second chance
- When does the group meet: Contact for details
- Support provided: Arts, sport, baking and social
- Different Strokes
- Address Armley Leisure Centre, Carr Crofts, Leeds, LS12 3HB
- Email leedscentral@differentstrokes.co.uk
- Phone 0113 418 2833 Lynne Archer
- Website Different Strokes
- When does the group meet: Every Friday, 1.00pm - 3.00pm
- Support provided: Support and activity group for younger people who have suffered a stroke.