Supporting Information

Increase skill and creativity
People are encouraged to become involved in
the group, by organising events and suggesting
how the group should develop. Being involved
in the committee and taking responsibility for
specific issues helps to develop managerial skills.
Members are also encouraged to undertake training
and to develop their existing skills. Members are
given the chance to write their stories for publication
in the newsletter or website.

Improve the quality of life
By improving health and confidence through providing
opportunities to meet other younger stroke survivors,
attend talks and discussions, concerts and exhibitions,
and by providing activities free or at low cost we help
to mitigate the effect of stroke.

Different Strokes London North Group
Currently we have 100 members who range from 18 – 80
years, with the majority in the 35 - 60 age range. 70%
of members are from the black and ethnic communities
with about half being African or Afro-Caribbean.