The UK Stroke Assembly: an annual event that enables stroke survivors and their families to express their opinions and hopes in a UK-wide forum. Find out more

Hurry – only 40 places left!

Submitted by Anne Muller
on Fri, 04/05/2012 - 12:26

Stroke survivors, family members and carers can book full event tickets until 18 May. Tickets are only £40, including meals and accommodation. We also welcome people to attend for one day only. Day tickets can be booked until 18 June and cost £18.

During the 2012 event we invite you to attend a variety of plenary sessions,surgeries on benefits and counselling, try out new ways of rest and relaxation, visit our exhibition, learn about stroke research and attend workshops choosing from 16 different topics.

Our key themes are benefits, campaigning, life after stroke, emotional wellbeing and

Apply for your place now!

Submitted by Anne Muller
on Wed, 14/03/2012 - 13:31

We now welcome your application to attend the 2012 UK Stroke Assembly.

Information on the workshops on offer is included in the booking form.

Please see the 'apply for a place' tab for information on how to apply.

 

There are only 200 places.

Please book early!

 

 

Did you attend the UK Stroke Assembly 2011?

Submitted by SA Web Team
on Wed, 15/02/2012 - 17:47

Want to know all about how you influenced stroke charities and other professionals?

Click here to read the UK Stroke Assembly 2011 update!

Have your say

Submitted by Anne Muller
on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 10:14

Interested in helping us shape the programme of the UK Stroke Assembly 2012?

Click here to find out how!

 

Your voice - the Hardest Hit Campaign

Submitted by Anne Muller
on Wed, 23/11/2011 - 14:14

During the UK Stroke Assembly 2011 you told us that changes to benefits through the Welfare Reform Bill is an issue that is of great concern to you and your families. As a direct result, The Stroke Association has been working alongside a number of other charities on the Hardest Hit Campaign which is fighting benefits cuts to disabled people. We had a stroke presence at twelve protests around the UK on 22 October.              http:www.stroke.org.uk/campaigns/current_campaigns/campaigning_on_benefits/index.html

 

 

Want to review one or more of the presentations held during the 2011 Stroke Assembly?

Submitted by Anne Muller
on Tue, 23/08/2011 - 08:55

We have now uploaded all available presentations here.

Simply click on one of the workshop or plenary sessions in the 2011 programme and the powerpoint presentation of the session will appear on your screen.

 

With best wishes,

The Stroke Assembly Team

 

First UK Stroke Assembly a great success

Submitted by Anne Muller
on Mon, 04/07/2011 - 11:23

Many thanks to all those who attended the first ever UK Stroke Assembly. You helped make it such a success. There was a wonderful buzz throughout the two days. People affected by stroke discussed a variety of issues, such as welfare reform, local campaigning, volunteering and stroke research. Delegates also discovered products and services designed for stroke survivors in the exhibition area, and relaxed with reflexology, massage and art therapy.

Of major concern to delegates were the planned changes to the benefits system.

Meet our 2011 speakers

Submitted by Anne Muller
on Thu, 16/06/2011 - 08:56

Workshops  Who’s Who

 

Alison Reynolds, Research, Training & Support Manager, Pets as Therapy

Pets as Therapy provide companionship to patients and opportunities for comfort and tactile contact with pets. They are involved in specific therapeutic programmes, including stroke rehabilitation. They work alongside occupational therapists, physiotherapists and speech and language therapists on goal-driven programmes for patients recovering from stroke.

 

Angela Usher,Tutor,Expert Patients Programme(EPP) Community Interest Company

EPPoffers a range of self-management courses, which are

We are pleased to announce…

Submitted by Anne Muller
on Fri, 27/05/2011 - 14:15

That the UK Stroke Assembly will be opened by Sue Ross. Sue had 2 major strokes at the age of 26 which changed her life dramatically. Sue now runs a group called Lifegeta which aims to address the emotional effects of sudden disability. Sue runs motivational courses and helps other stroke survivors with anxiety, self-confidence, self-motivation and challenging stereotypes. We are delighted to have Sue’s involvement at the Assembly.