A stroke leaves every individual with a very personal battle. The challenges are as unique as the person who has suffered the stroke. The stroke survivors project works together with stroke survivors to ensure everyone has the opportunity to work towards achieving their personal aims however great or small. Committed to understanding the spectrum of complications a stroke can bring, the project supports survivors whatever their ability.

The project believes that ongoing care and support is crucial if stroke survivors are to be given the chance of the best possible recovery. Finding yourself alone with a disability after primary care based community rehabilitation services have finished is a frightening time, and the project is on hand to alleviate some of these fears. Viewing recovery as a continuum, the project has the privilege of seeing people make progress long after it is assumed that their chance of further recovery has passed

By recognising the individual as well as the stroke, the project works to ensure the stroke survivor has all the necessary tools to give them the greatest chance of leading an independent life. These tools could be linking an individual with other services, advocating on their behalf, or creating a space and time to explore the realities of life with stroke in a supportive non-clinical environment.

The project wants to push the boundaries around health and well-being of stroke survivors, investigating opportunities to improve quality of life, enhance recovery and support all those who may need support. By looking at the real issues for those who have suffered a stroke the project aims to create a comprehensive stroke service that targets the cause and lessens the effect.

Services we provide

Rehabilitation Support Groups - Space and time in a supported environment to explore stroke

Self Help Group - A group for those who are more independent and ready to take a more active lead in their own recovery

Joint Working - Collaborating with relevant partners to ensure quality of service and recognised support for the work we undertake

Signposting and Information - Services for anyone who has had a stroke (or their carers) and requires assistance or support with community information or contacts

Health Promotion - Health and well-being information integrated into services to support people in making necessary lifestyle changes

Volunteers - Opportunities for individuals to gain experience in health and social care whilst supporting service users in regaining their independence

Prevention Work - Intensive support for community / voluntary groups around stroke awareness and risk factors, with a focus on black and mniority ethnic communities. Community initiatives designed to raise awareness of stroke and stroke prevention for all residents of Hackney

Younger Strokes - A service designed with young stroke survivors to meet the specialist needs they have identified



How to get our services

In Hackney the service is available to stroke survivors of all ages

In Camden the project runs one group for the over 50’s with the support of the Kingsgate Resource Centre

The project accepts referrals from all agencies and can also accept self-referrals if supported by a GP


Contact Phil Collis E: philcollis@tlccare.org.uk T: 020 7017 2810