Over 2,000 people suffer from a stroke in Surrey every year. The road to recovery can be a difficult one, but there are some fantastic, specialist community groups across the county that can help stroke survivors.
If you are seeking urgent advice, support and information, the Stroke Association have a helpline on 0303 3033 100. Please check opening hours before you call.
If you are worried about a stroke happening again, you may be interested in booking a Care Needs Assessment in Surrey or in taking a look at our article on fall alarms for the elderly.
The following guide will look at different types of long-term stroke support available in Surrey, outside of immediate healthcare treatment that NHS hospitals will provide.
Surrey Stroke Recovery Services
Stroke Association
The leading UK stroke charity: Stroke Association, provide a flexible and tailored stroke recovery service in Surrey. The service provides practical advice, emotional support and information following a stroke. Specialists are trained to identify physical needs of stroke survivors and to develop a plan to rebuild independence.
This support can be offered through home visits or over the telephone. Assistance can also be provided with accessing local leisure and social activities.
Stroke Association's Stroke Recovery Service in Surrey
The Stroke Association service also supports carers and families emotionally. Any stroke survivor is welcome to contact the Stroke Recovery Service in Surrey, including those who have suffered TIAs/mini-strokes.
Please contact support scheme co-coordinator to make a referral.
- Telephone: 02075 661531
- Email: [email protected]
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Dyscover
Dyscover is a charity that provides long-term support and opportunities to people with aphasia following a stroke, as well as their families. Their centre in Leatherhead is open Monday to Friday and runs a variety of courses to meet different needs.
There are courses that are designed to help people adjust to living with aphasia, led by professional speech and language therapists. These courses involve a mix of one-on-one sessions and group work, all of which are designed to improve communication skills.
There are also couples courses for helping maintain a relationship when someone has aphasia. Wider family support is available, including monthly meetings to talk about progress or challenges.
Finally, in addition to core courses, Dyscover provide fun activities designed for stroke survivors. These activities can include: art, music, singing, iPad courses, therapy, cultural visits and adventure days out.
For more information, please contact Dyscover on the details below. You can make a referral for your relative if you feel they would benefit from Dyscover’s recovery services.
- Address: Dyscover Limited, Leatherhead Court, Woodlands Road, Leatherhead, KT22 0BN
- Telephone: 01737 819419
- Email: [email protected]
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Stroke Support Groups in Surrey
The aftermath of a stroke can feel isolating for both the person who suffered one and their family. Meeting other people affected by stroke can be really helpful as part of the recovery process.
Mole Valley Stroke Club
An opportunity to meet others who have experienced a stroke, and their carers. The club runs activities and two accessible outings a month.
- Where? St. John Community Hall, Inholms Lane, North Holmwood, Dorking, RH5 4JH
- Telephone: 07733 485124
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TALK Groups for People with Aphasia
TALK Surrey works to support people living in Surrey with aphasia following a stroke. Volunteers run five different support groups across the county.
These group offers a variety of activities to regain confidence in communicating, including talking, reading, name recognition and creative expression.
For more information about support groups or the work TALK does, you can contact operations manager Sharon Spurdle on 07718 425953 and [email protected]. You can also take a look through the links below to find out more details about the individual groups.
Ashford
- Where? The Salvation Army Room 3, Woodthorpe Road, TW15 3JY
- When? Wednesday, 10:00am -12:00pm
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Guildford (Morning Group)
- Where? St Catherine's Village Hall, Chestunt Avenue, GU2 4HF
- When? Tuesday, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Guildford (Afternoon Group)
- Where? St Catherine's Village Hall, Chestunt Avenue, GU2 4HF
- When? Tuesday, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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Knaphill
- Where? The Vyne Community Centre, 45 Broadway, Woking, GU21 2SP
- When? Thursday, 10:00am -12:00pm
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Walton
- Where? The Walton Centre, Manor Road, KT12 2PB
- When? Monday, 1.45pm - 3.45pm
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Walton-on-Thames Stroke Group
Walton-on-Thames Stroke Group works to benefit those who have had a stroke and their carers, within a ten mile radius of Walton. The group provides the chance to meet others in a similar situation and offers a range of activities and outings.
Volunteers are on hand at the group to provide services such as nail cutting and shopping. Physiotherapy, lunch, outings, annual holidays and events are all provided throughout the year at a subsidised cost. If access is an issue, transport can be arranged for people who live in the Walton and Hersham area.
- Where? Walton Centre For The Community, Manor Road, KT12 2PB
- When? Monday, 10:00am - 1:00pm
- Telephone: 01932 229164
- Email: [email protected]
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Stroke Support Exercise Classes in Surrey
Exercise helps towards recovery and rehabilitation after a stroke. It can keep you mentally and physically fit, whilst reducing the chance of a stroke happening again.
Forever Active - Stroke Rehabilitation Classes, Farnham
Forever Active 50+ classes are managed by Everyone Active and are aimed at keeping you feeling fit and well. They include a range of different types of exercise class including Stroke Rehabilitation classes at Farnham Leisure Centre. You can use the details below to visit the website or get in contact for more information.
- Where? Farnham Leisure Centre, Dogflud Way, Farnham, GU9 7UD
- When? Monday, 2.00pm - 3.00pm & Wednesday, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
- Telephone: 01252 723208
- Email: [email protected]
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Haslemere Physiotherapy Stroke Club
Haslemere Stroke Club is a small, friendly group offering a relaxing chair-bound physiotherapy session with a pianist. There is tea and cake afterwards and an activity, talk, quiz or boccia. The afternoon aims to be fun and light-hearted, but there is the chance to talk to other members about concerns. Carers are welcome, but do not have to join so can use the group as a respite service.
- Where? Holy Cross Hospital, Hindhead Road, Haslemere, GU27 1NQ
- Telephone: 01428 653279
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Woking Strokeability Exercise
Woking Strokeability is a small group set up to assist stroke survivors and help their carers. They provide support through two weekly exercise classes, as well as a number of social events for stroke survivors and their carers in the community. Exercise helps to restore confidence and fitness, whilst carers can benefit from contact with fellow carers. For more information on Woking Strokeability, you can visit the website or get in touch using the details provided below.
- Telephone: 01483 323575
- Email: [email protected]
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Gym (Woking Strokeability)
Strokeability have the exclusive use of a room at Woking Leisure Centre on Saturday afternoons and offer exercise classes led by a specialist instructor with experience and training in the rehabilitation of stroke victims. Exercises can be carried out in a wheelchair or sitting down. After a warm up session, members can use the specialist equipment, have personalised directed exercise or make full use of the wide range of standard gym equipment available.
- Where? Woking Leisure Centre, 23 Queen Elizabeth Way, GU22 9AG
Aqua Aerobics (Woking Strokeability)
Strokeability has the sole use of a heated pool that goes from approximately 2-5 feet deep. The pool is equipped with a disabled changing room and hoist for those who need help getting into the water. They have an instructor leading activities in the water and members who need support can be joined by their carer in the water. They usually meet for lunch afterwards.
- Where? Woking Homes, Oriental Rd, GU22 7BE
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