Voluntary Services Directory

The service provides practical and emotional information, advice and support to stroke survivors & the families and carers of stroke survivors. This could include information around stroke and its affects, emotional support specifically for the family and carers and signposting/referral to other local services for carers, including local carers centre. All advice and support given to stroke survivors and their families. We offer a social environment where peer support is also present. The service provides low level one-to-one emotional support to stroke survivors and the family/carers, to help them cope with their life after stroke. This support can be over the phone, through visits, through groups or via the volunteer befriending service. There is also a number of information leaflets around the emotional effects of stroke. The service can also refer/signposts to other services which may be of some help, including mental health services, psychological services, where appropriate.

The service provides practical and emotional information, advice and support to stroke survivors & the families and carers of stroke survivors. This could include information around stroke and its affects, emotional support and signposting/referral to other local services for carers. We run several peer support groups & activities for stroke survivors and carers. The service provides low level one-to-one emotional support to stroke survivors and the family/carers, to help them cope with their life after stroke. This support can be over the phone, through visits, through groups or via the volunteer befriending service. There is also a number of information leaflets around the emotional effects of stroke. The service can also refer/signposts to other services which may be of some help, including mental health services, psychological services, where appropriate. Also promote and offers volunteer opportunies

Support for stroke survivors to resume or take up gardening as a hobby, All advice and support given to stroke survivors and their families. We offer a social environment where peer support is also present.

We offer a social environment where peer support is also present - fishing for people following stroke

The service provides support with communication problems following stroke either 1:1 or via group. Provides information & support to the stroke survivors, families and carers of stroke survivors. Practical information and emotional support to stroke survivors and families/carers of people who have had a stroke. They help stroke survivors & families prepare for the changes that inevitably happen because of a stroke, and make sure they are able to cope - both physically and emotionally.

Monday - Stockport Stroke Moving On Group
Stroke Association Voluntary Group
Alternate Mondays. 1.30 - 3.30pm
Kimberley Street Community Centre,
Shaw Heath SK3 8EB
Peer support, guest speakers,
social activities, outings.
Contact Paul Edgerton: 075944 38094
Monday - Brushstrokes Art Group
Affiliated to the Stroke Association
Term Time only. 1.30 - 3.30pm
Crescent Road, Community Centre,
SK1 2QQ
Creative activities in social atmosphere.
Contact Lucy: 0161 430 6313
or Mary: 0161 432 0997
Tuesday - Stockport Stroke Support Group
Affiliated to the Stroke Association
Alternate Tuesdays. 2 - 4pm
The Torkington Centre, Torkington Road
Hazel Grove, Stockport SK7 4PY
Speakers, trips, quizzes and games.
Contact Lynda Hounslow: 0161 483 5545
Mondays - NW Stroke Community Choir
Stroke Association Voluntary Group
Mondays. 6 - 7.30pm
Alternates between Stockport and Manchester
Open to stroke survivors, carers, volunteers and
professionals, fun music session
Contact Joyce Booth: 07506 733927

All advice and support given to stroke survivors and their families. We offer a social environment where peer support is also present. The service provides practical and emotional information, advice and support to stroke survivors & the families and carers of stroke survivors. This could include information around stroke and its affects, emotional support specifically for the family and carers and signposting/referral to other local services for carers, including local carers centre

The service provides practical and emotional information, advice and support to stroke survivors &the families and carers of stroke survivors. This could include information around stroke and its affects, emotional support specifically for the family and carers and signposting/referral to other local services for carers, including local carers centre. All advice and support given to stroke survivors and their families. We offer a social environment where peer support is also present. The service provides low level one-to-one emotional support to stroke survivors and the family/carers, to help them cope with their life after stroke. This support can be over the phone, through visits, through groups or via the volunteer befriending service. There is also a number of information leaflets around the emotional effects of stroke. The service can also refer/signposts to other services which may be of some help, including mental health services, psychological services, where appropriate.

Monday - Stockport Stroke Moving On Group
Stroke Association Voluntary Group
Alternate Mondays. 1.30 - 3.30pm
Kimberley Street Community Centre,
Shaw Heath SK3 8EB
Peer support, guest speakers,
social activities, outings.
Contact Paul Edgerton: 075944 38094
Monday - Brushstrokes Art Group
Affiliated to the Stroke Association
Term Time only. 1.30 - 3.30pm
Crescent Road, Community Centre,
SK1 2QQ
Creative activities in social atmosphere.
Contact Lucy: 0161 430 6313
or Mary: 0161 432 0997
Tuesday - Stockport Stroke Support Group
Affiliated to the Stroke Association
Alternate Tuesdays. 2 - 4pm
The Torkington Centre, Torkington Road
Hazel Grove, Stockport SK7 4PY
Speakers, trips, quizzes and games.
Contact Lynda Hounslow: 0161 483 5545
Mondays - NW Stroke Community Choir
Stroke Association Voluntary Group
Mondays. 6 - 7.30pm
Alternates between Stockport and Manchester
Open to stroke survivors, carers, volunteers and
professionals, fun music session
Contact Joyce Booth: 07506 733927

Stroke Association is the leading charity in the UK changing the world for people affected by stroke. If you would like information about stroke or sources of support available after a stroke, please contact our Stroke Helpline on 0303 303 3100.

Along with the National Stroke Helpline, Local branches have the emails listed below
Bolton Stroke Association Bolton.stroke@nhs.net
Macclesfield Stroke Association Macclesfield.stroke@nhs.net
Manchester Stroke Association Manchester.stroke@nhs.net
North Manchester Stroke Association Northmanchester.stroke@nhs.net
Oldham Stroke Association Oldham.stroke@nhs.net
Rochdale Stroke Association Rochdale.stroke@nhs.net
Salford Stroke Association Salford.stroke@nhs.net
Stockport Stroke Association Stockport.stroke@nhs.net
Tameside Stroke Association Tameside.stroke@nhs.net
Trafford Stroke Association Trafford.stroke@nhs.net
Wigan Stroke Association wigan.stroke1@nhs.net

The service provides support with communication problems following stroke either 1:1 or via group. Provides information & support to the stroke survivors, families and carers of stroke survivors. Work with stroke survivors, and their families and carers, to rebuild their confidence and help them to achieve the best possible level of recovery and independence in language skills.

Specialist advisers at various locations and various times to support and advise re smoking cessation.

Social support, outings, Speakers, quizzes.

Social support, outings, Speakers, quizzes, pottery, fishing, gardening.

Information and advice on Stockport council services and how to access them.

Information and advice on Stockport council services provided by the council.

Provide transport to medical appointments and some social activities for those unable to use public transport.

We are an independent, not-for-profit organisation set up to provide advocacy support for adults over 16 with learning difficulties / disabilities who live within the Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council area.

Social support, exercise, games, quizzes, craft, pamper sessions.

All help advice and support regarding all aspects of Speech Therapy.

A service to help improve people with Speech difficulties.

Support for people with communication difficulties.

Advice,Support and information for people with communication difficulties.

Advice and support for carers, Information and advice to carers of all ages who live in Stockport.

Advice and info regarding mobility

Advice and info regarding mobility.

Hire of manual wheelchairs powered wheelchairs and scooters.

Support information and advice around returning to work with a disability.

Self Help is a user-led mental health charity based in the North West of England. We believe in people having a choice in mental health care. We offer a wide range of support, services and opportunities for people living with mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, phobias and panic attacks.

Our free self-care classes. Set in a fun and friendly atmosphere we will be covering topics such as Mindfulness/managing stress, Dental hygiene, CPR and defibrillation, Inhaler techniques, Healthy lifestyles, Local pharmacy, Expert Patient Programme, Child health, First aid.

Inclusive accessible pool and gym sessions.

Samaritans took its first call over 40 years ago . The service is needed as much today as it was all those years ago, as a listening ear for our local community, with ordinary people supporting those struggling to cope, round the clock, every single day of the year.