The Stroke Association Manchester Area Activities Programme

Join The Stroke Association for any of their online activities via Zoom, all welcome.

Weekly Zoom Meeting – every Thursday, 12pm
Join a weekly online catch up. Meet with fellow stroke survivors for a chat. Contact Helen Gilbertson, on 0161 742 7482 or 0798 334 3003 for the Zoom links.

Monthly Carers Meeting – second Tuesday of the month, 10am
A chance for carers of stroke survivors to meet up, offer support and share experiences. Contact Helen Gilbertson, on 0161 742 7482 or 0798 334 3003 for the Zoom links.

Stroke Community Choir
Alternate Mondays 6pm-7,30pm, Dunelm Mill, Pausa Café, St Marys Way, Stockport, SK 1 2HU
Do you enjoy music and signing along to the radio? Then come along and join the choir – just for fun. Stroke survivors, carers, volunteers, professionals – all are welcome. Join the singing workshop and unwind in a friendly relaxed atmosphere – it’s good for you too.
Contact Joyce Booth, on 0739 284 3973 or email: [email protected]

Stroke Cafes
The following programmes are designed for anyone who has had a TIA or people affected by stroke and their carers. If you would like more information contact Helen Gilbertson, on 0161 742 7482 or 0798 334 3003.
Tea/coffee available at all venues.

• Friends Meeting House, 82 Wythenshawe Rd, Northenden, M23 0DJ Mondays, 10am-12.30pm 9 May, 13 June, 11 July, 8 August, 10 October, 15 November (Tuesday), 12 December
• Elmswood Park, Mosscare St Vincent Housing Care, Bowes Street, The Depot, Moss Side, Manchester M14 4UZ Mondays, 2pm-4pm 9 May, 13 June, 11 July, 8 August, 10 October, 15 November (Tuesday), 12 December
• The Centre, Harpurhey Neigbourhood Project Carisbrook St, (opposite Conran St Market), Harpurhey M9 5UX Wednesdays, 10am-1pm 11 May, 8 June, 13 July, 10 August, 14 September, 12 October, 9 November, 14 December
• Trinity Baptist Church, Wellington St, Gorton, Manchester, M18 8BE Mondays, 10am-1pm 30 May, 27 June, 25 July, 22 August, 26 September, 31 October, 28 November, 19 December

Partnership of people post stroke (POPPS)
An 8 week programme of health promotion and supported exercise focusing on exercise and healthy lifestyle choices. The programme is for anyone who has had a TIA or people affected by stroke and their carers. People affected by stroke can participate in chair based exercise with a qualified ‘Extend’ trainer. Carers are given the opportunity for a break or to meet other carers and participate in activities such as relaxation and therapy etc. The second half of the session is aimed at the whole group and looks at issues around stroke and healthy living. Thursday mornings, 10.30am-1pm at Trinity Baptist Church, Wellington St, Gorton, Manchester, M18 8BE
Topics

• Introduction and all about stroke
• Healthy eating and diabetes
• Physio, OT and SALT
• My stroke and my emotions
• Benefits
• Manchester Carers/Manchester Health and Wellbeing Services
• Bowel cancer
• Me and my waterworks
• Open forum – Expert Patient Programme
• Care and Repair

If you would like more information contact Helen Gilbertson, on 0161 742 7482 or 0798 334 3003.

Or join the Stroke Association on social media, Facebook page: Central, South & North Manchester Stroke Groups

The Stroke Association have an active WhatsApp group, a friendly group of Stroke Survivors, carers and volunteers sharing stories, supporting each other and having a good old chat. If you are interested send Helen a WhatsApp message to 0798 334 3003 to be added to the group.