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Social Prescribing Resource Sheet:
Stroke and Brain Injury
Stroke and Brain Injury
This resource sheet includes a selection of services, tools, and organisations that others have found helpful.
If you require further support in accessing these, or other services, please contact the Social Prescribing Team on 01308 428943 or contact us via our online form.
Social Prescribing is available at your GP Surgery
If you live in Bridport, Beaminster, Lyme Regis or the wider West Dorset area, you can speak directly with our Social Prescribers and Care Coordinators - no referral needed.
- Support with finances
- Getting Active
- Hobbies and Interests
- Connecting to Community
- Supporting wellbeing
- Help with Long Term Conditions
Dorset Stroke and Neuro Service (North/West)
The Dorset Stroke and Neuro service provides community specialist stroke and neuro rehabilitation and disability management. This may include advice, support, signposting, intensive rehabilitation, non-intensive specialist rehabilitation, or complex management.
The service is delivered by a multi-disciplinary team with knowledge, skills, and experience in managing stroke and neurological conditions, which may include:
- Therapy provision
- Return to work support
- Information giving/advice regarding your condition
- Services or social issues such as benefits or housing
- Carer support
- Psychological support
- Navigation of community groups
- Stroke prevention and education
There is no time limit for involvement with the service and you can access the service at any time during your recovery. All six-month stroke reviews are completed virtually via video call or telephone.
Email: Email Dorset Stroke and Neuro Service (North/West). You can also ask your GP to refer you.
Website: Visit the Dorset Stroke and Neuro Service (North/West) website
LEGS - Local Exercise Groups for Stroke and Neuro Conditions
Local Exercise Groups for Stroke and Neuro Conditions provides support via:
Telephone: 07471 210 359
Email: Email LEGS - Local Exercise Groups for Stroke and Neuro Conditions
Website: Visit the LEGS - Local Exercise Groups for Stroke and Neuro Conditions website
Different Strokes
This is a stroke charity helping younger stroke survivors.
Website: Visit the Different Strokes website
The Stroke Club
This is a friendly group that welcomes new members and offers chat, coffee, cake, an art class once a month, outings, visits, speakers, and games.
Venue: The Stroke Club is based in Bridport and meets weekly on Wednesday from 10am-12pm at Vernons Court, Normandy Way, Bridport DT6 3QF.
Telephone: 01308 456100 or 01308 425435
Useful Links
Stroke Association
Website: Visit the Stroke Association website
Further Information
While we hope you may find something here that supports you, please note that these resources are not all officially endorsed by the NHS. We endeavour to ensure that all listings are accurate and up to date, but please be aware that we cannot guarantee this at all times.
If you are a local service, organisation or group that would like to be included in this guide, please contact us via secure online form or call the PCN Admin Team on 01308 801810 and tell us about your support offering.
Last updated: July 2025.