Initially volunteering as a way to broaden her experience with stroke survivors, Emily soon realised it was cementing her sense of being part of the community in Enfield.
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Story: Emily Vincent - Enfield London
Enfield Stroke Friends is a dedicated group of volunteers that empowers people who have had strokes by helping them find volunteer placements. Their main goal is to support stroke survivors in gaining new skills, and perfecting old skills through volunteering. Each person is given individual support in order to find the volunteer placement that best fits them. With many of the volunteers being stroke survivors themselves, there is a very close sense of community between everyone, creating a very positive, and encouraging environment for those looking to join.
The Friends hold a weekly Stroke Café, where people who have had strokes gather for tea, coffee, and biscuits, along with some great conversation! There are also other events that are funded by the Enfield Stroke Friends, such as instructors for teaching seated exercise, since many stroke survivors lose some range of physical mobility. The Enfield Stroke Friends are committed to help people who have had strokes reintegrate themselves into daily life and make an impact on the world.
- Address: Palmers Green United Reform Church, Corner of Fox Lane and Burford Gardens, Palmers Green, London N13 4AL
- Email: cssenfield@attend.org.uk
- Telephone: 0845 450 0285
- Website: www.ageuk.org.uk
- Founded: 2019
- Members:
- Chair: Nichole Wheaton
