South West
The South West region covers Gloucestershire, Somerset, Devon, Wiltshire, Dorset, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
The Region extends 250 miles East to West and 120 miles North to South. It takes in the cities of Bristol, Exeter, Swindon, Plymouth and Truro and the vast expanses of Dartmoor, Exmoor and Salisbury Plain. It also has a coastline of approximately 750 miles.
These pages aim to provide information and advice, and keep you up to date with everything that's going on in the South West region such as The Stroke Association's services, news, fundraising events, stroke prevention activities and awareness campaigns.
Volunteers
Our Fundraising team are looking to recruit volunteers to help us raise funds and increase awareness of the work of The Stroke Association. For further information please contact the Regional Fundraising Department.
We are also looking for volunteers to help with awareness events and to give talks to organisations such as Rotary International and the Women's Institute. Full training will be provided. For more information please contact Perry French, our Regional Information Officer, on 01392 447364.
There are opportunities for volunteer befrienders and drivers to support stroke survivors across Wiltshire socially, in the community and in activities of their choice. Training will be provided as required. For more information please contact Anna Mead, Life After Stroke Co-ordinator for North Wilts and Kennet on 01380 724835
We are now recruiting Volunteers Collectors to join us at the Challenge Stroke RAG collection in Gloucester on Saturday 10 March. If you are a student or recent graduate, then The Stroke Association needs you! Email rag@stroke.org.uk or call Robbie on 020 7566 1512 to find out more.
Information
- Life After Stroke Services
- contact details for the South West Regional Centre
Stroke clubs
