If you have had a stroke, or know someone who has, there are many ways you can get information and assistance to help you manage.
Outwood Stroke Club are a small group of stroke survivors and helpers. They meet every other Thursday between 10.30am and 2.30pm.
They meet to chat, catch up with the news, and talk to other stroke survivors.
Please contact the club if you would like to join.
Open to new members from the Ossett area and beyond. The Ossett Stroke Club club offers social and peer support in a relaxed atmosphere.
They have various activities, including outside speakers, organising day trips, and more.
You can get in touch with this group for information about activities using their web form. Your contact details will go straight to the group leader so they can get in touch.
Wakefield Stroke Recovery Service
The Stroke Recovery Service works with you to identify your personal support needs and priorities. You will be contacted to organise a phone call or home visit to find out how you're managing.
This service offers opportunities to rebuild confidence and independence, and it helps you to rebuild your life after a stroke.
This service offers:
Their team are trained to identify the information that will best answer your questions. This might be by sending you our advice guides or helping you to find local services run by Age UK in your area.
If they can’t help, they will direct you to the best place to go for further support and advice.
Move Ahead is a day centre based in Outwood for people with brain injuries and their carers. Members can take part in creative activities such as painting and drawing.
Carers Wakefield try and help by:
Wakefield Discovery College run courses and workshops across the whole of Wakefield district to support you to: