Different Strokes

Different Strokes is currently working with another charity called TLC "The Stroke Project" and Camden Borough, on developing a volunteer befriending service in Camden Borough and we are holding a consultation event on 5th August to start from 10.30. Please see the the letter sent out to stroke survivors, a draft programme for more information, or email info@differentstrokes.co.uk to book a place.

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Mike Druce, one of our trustees, cycled 330 miles with 7 other charitable people to raise money for Different Strokes this summer
Follow his thrills and spills here.

How should we define who is a 'carer'? If you caring for somebody with a neurological condition, a team at King's College London would like your help. They have been commissioned by the Department of Health to try and find a suitable definition for the terms 'carer' and 'respite care'. Click here to find out more and complete a brief online survey to help them.

Have you gone back to work after a stroke? Could you help with research on work after stroke? Please click here to find out more and get involved.

Carers Week 14-20 June 2010 - for more information click here, or click here for details of the young carers photography competition.

Edinburgh Speakability Group is running computer courses for people with aphasia at Queen Margaret University. They will run from 21 June to 7 July and there will be 8 one day courses. If you are interested, please find out more here and sign up with this sheet.

Do you spend several hours a day caring for an adult aged 18-65 years old who has had a stroke? Would you like to influence change in services that allow carers to take a break? Then King's College London would like to hear from you. Click here for more details.

Stroke Care in the 21st Century meeting on 9th July 2010 at the University of Wolverhampton click here for more details.

Volunteers are needed for Channel 4's Cutting Edge. Please click here for more information.

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is seeking information from disabled people about their tourism experiences through an on-line survey on behalf of the Accessible Tourism Stakeholders.
Please click here for more information.

The Royal College of Physicians has produced an Easy Access Version of its National Stroke Audit 2008. It is a shorter version of the full-length report and has been produced with stroke survivors rather than healthcare professionals in mind. It has used fewer and shorter words, larger print and more spacing, with pictures to explain what it means. The team who have produced it would love to know what you think.
Do you find the new format clear and easy to understand? Do you like the way the information has been presented? What do you like about it and what do you dislike? Are there any improvements you can suggest?
We also have hard copies of the report available in the office - if you would like to receive one, please email your postal address to info@differentstrokes.co.uk or ring us on 01908 317618 or 0845 130 7172.
Please email your feedback to info@differentstrokes.co.uk and we will forward it on for you. Thanks.

New Aphasia Research Clinic at City University

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Different Strokes is entirely dependent on voluntary contributions, and so every donation is greatly appreciated. Please Donate Now.

Different Strokes Central Services telephone number is:
From within the UK - 0845 130 71 72
From outside the UK - +44 1908 317 618
or click here for our address

Different Strokes Information Pack & Newsletters now available for download
Last Updated December 2009

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