Amber Valley Stroke Group, based in the heart of Amber Valley, is dedicated to supporting individuals who have experienced a stroke by fostering an atmosphere of camaraderie and understanding. Through our bi-weekly meetings, we provide a welcoming space where stroke survivors can come together to share their experiences and support one another in their recovery journeys. Our group aims to brighten the lives of our members by offering a variety of entertainment that includes engaging activities and guest speakers, all designed to uplift their spirits and promote a sense of belonging.

In addition to our regular meetings, we organize outings to local venues, ensuring that our members have the opportunity to enjoy new experiences within the community. These excursions are carefully planned to be accessible and enjoyable, offering everyone a chance to relax and partake in leisurely activities outside their usual routine. By prioritizing friendship and enjoyment, Amber Valley Stroke Group strives to create a positive and encouraging environment for stroke survivors and their families, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives despite their challenges.

We have started seeing the face of stroke changing rapidly in the last 20 to 30 yrs, at one time stroke was something that happened in old age and was widely accepted as such. However over the last few decades we have seen younger & younger people suffer a stroke, either through a clot or bleed. Even children are having strokes, sometimes unborn babies. 

Until recently most stroke groups were composed mostly of older survivors and  provided a social environment with mainly traditional entertainments, with sing a longs etc. with the occasional speaker. Our group was typical of this and until recent years the average age was in the high 70's. I joined just over 7 years ago aged 53, we have since had other members who have joined with an age range of 50 to mid 60's , and very recently we have a young girl of 21 attend a few times. Since lockdown ended we have almost doubled in size.