Every year 100,000 people have a stroke, with 25% of those under the age of 65.

Stroke is also the single biggest cause of disability in the UK, but it's not always the visible disabilities that stroke survivors have to contend with, debilitating fatigue, cognitive problems and personality changes can also be a lifelong challenge, preventing them from returning to work or bringing up a young family.

Different Strokes empowers survivors to reclaim their lives through active peer support, information and exercise.

We also support the wider family to get through challenging times with compassion and understanding.