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🧠 #StrokeAwarenessMonth ❤ Help for Carers ❤ A stroke not only has a huge impact on the individuals affected, it can also transform the lives of their loved ones. At Think Ahead we also provide support and help for carers too. 👇 think-ahead.org.uk/help-for-carers

🗞 Extra, Extra, Read all about it! 🗞 The time has come - another month, another Think Ahead newsletter! It's jam packed with useful info, articles and all the dates for June's programmes. 👏 to our amazing volunteers who help prepare over 600 copies each month!

🧠 Reflecting on #StrokeAwarenessMonth, we remember how Think Ahead has highlighted this crucial topic over the years. Who recalls the Mayor's Abseiling event, Lynne's Garden Party, the Health Bus at Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Hospital or the awareness day at the Heinz Factory?

🚶‍♂️ Stepping Stones 🚶‍♂️ Yesterday saw the 3rd week of our Stepping Stones for stroke programme take place. Useful information on services & stroke advice from peers in abundance! Our very own Think Ahead Volunteer Linda spoke about lifestyles and wellbeing. 👏 Thank you Linda!

🙏 Throwback Thursday 🙏 As #StrokeAwarenessMonth wraps up, we're reflecting on how Think Ahead has raised awareness about stroke prevention and the importance of quick action on symptoms over the years. 👇 Check out our posters, articles, and events from the past 25 years!

Think Ahead is committed to enhancing the lives of stroke survivors, carers, and their families, by offering support, advice, and friendship to rebuild health, hope, and confidence. As #StrokeAwarenessMonth comes to an end, please help us spread our message - Thank you 🙏❤

❤ #VolunteersWeek 🤗 This week is a special one as we look to give thanks, praise & recognition to all the amazing volunteers out there. 🙌 To all our Think Ahead volunteers - past & present, you are the heart of what we do and we can't do what we do, without you. Thank you!

This #VolunteersWeek we take a look back to our Volunteers Celebration event that we held in February this year. ❤👏 This special event was to give thanks and show our appreciation for all of our wonderful Volunteers hard work and dedication - past and present. Thank you! 🙌

🚶‍♂️ Stepping Stones Get Together 🚶‍♂️ Join us for an informal catch up with your peers! ☎ Booking is essential - Please call 01942 824888 to book yourself a place.

🚶‍♂️ Stepping Stones - Week 4 ❤️ 🙏 Yesterday afternoon we welcomed Pauline from WiganLeighCarer & Zoe from Digital Wigan. Pauline helped breakdown carers support that is available within the Borough, whilst Zoe spoke about 'TechMates' - A digital mentor service. 👏 Thank you!

❤ #VolunteersWeek! 🤗 As Volunteers Week comes to an end, we would like to give thanks to all of our wonderful Volunteers, past and present. You are the heart of what we do and we can't do what we do without you! 👏❤ #ConnectingCommunities

#CarersWeek 🙏 The most humbling thing about Think Ahead's un-paid carers is that although they never signed up for the job, nevertheless, many of them continue on, steadfast & determined to care for their loved ones. 👏 Please remember you are never alone! #caringaboutequality

The 'Think Ahead Team' had the pleasure of attending the #GMNISDNConf25 yesterday. A great opportunity to spread the word of the work taking place in Wigan, as well as networking with colleagues within the GM Neurorehab & Integrated Stroke Delivery Network. Fantastic presentations from all speakers too!

❤#CarersWeek At Think Ahead, we value carers' crucial role in stroke survivors' recovery. Therefore all of our programmes and activities are designed for carers to join with their cared for or, of course access alone 🙏

🧠 STEPPING STONES 🧠 This afternoon saw the 5th week of our Stepping Stones for stroke programme take place. Our guest speaker was Occupational Therapist Elaine, who spoke about memory and mood after stroke. 👏 Thank you for covering a very important topic!

Yesterday, Danielle our Project Delivery Officer attended Atherton Health Centre as part of Celebrating #CarersWeek with Wigan Council's Roadshow Events! It was a pleasure to discuss our services and network with various organisations within the Wigan and Leigh Borough.

🙌❤ The Tavern and Snug groups ⌚ Every Tuesday at 1.00pm 🧠 All our activities aim to enhance mental, physical and social rehabilitation for stroke survivors and give shared experience peer support to carers. ☎️ Call 01942 824888 to find out more!

❤ Pamper and relax session 🙏 📅 Monday 16th at 11.00am. Join us for a relaxing and therapetic, pamper session with our wonderful volunteers from the Wellness and Beauty sector. ☎ Call Paula on 01942 824888 to book yourself a place!

❤ #CarersWeek - Caring about Equality 🙌 As Carers week draws to a close, here at Think Ahead we would like to say to all the Carers out there, Thank you & remember you are never alone! 🙏 For more info on help for Carers, please see the link below 👇 think-ahead.org.uk/help-for-carers

🚶‍♂️Stepping Stones 🚶‍♂️ 🙏 Yesterday for our week 6 session, we welcomed Lisa from Greater Manchester Mental Health and Joanne and Julie from Wigan Council's - Adult Social Care Team. 👏 All Guest speakers were fantastic, supportive and engaging and the session was appreciated by all. Thank you!