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Free Information Course for Carers Supporting Someone After a Stroke

26th May 2026

If someone close to you has had a stroke, you may have found yourself becoming a carer very quickly. As the course introduction explains, “Life can change overnight. There is a lot to learn, and not much time to adjust.”

PramaLife, a local charity, is working with NHS and Stroke Association colleagues to offer a free five‑week information course for people caring for someone after a stroke. The sessions are practical, supportive, and designed to help carers build skills, ask questions, and connect with others who understand their journey.

What the Course Covers

  • Local support for carers & Stroke Association support — 18 June 2026
  • NHS support for carers — 25 June 2026
  • Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy — 2 July 2026
  • Speech and Language Therapy — 9 July 2026
  • Continence — 16 July 2026

Carers who have attended previous sessions describe them as: “Enormously helpful and supportive” and “Fantastic sessions, really sad it’s only 5 weeks.”

Session Details

🕑 Arrivals from 1.30pm 🕒 Sessions run 2pm–3pm, with time for questions and conversation until 3.30pm 📍 Tesco, Riverside Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 7DY Free parking is available for up to three hours. Support with transport or respite may be available on request.

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Book Your Place

📧 [email protected] 📞 01202 804914

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