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GENERAL INFORMATION & AWARENESS

The content on this page focuses on stroke in young adults. For additional information about stroke visit out Education Resource page. 

Stroke is Young Adults is a Heart & Stroke resource for patients and families. 

Different Strokes (UK)

Different Strokes helps younger stroke survivors and their families in the UK to reclaim their lives through active peer support. This website contains general information, survivor stories 

Stroke Association (UK)

Stroke Association website provides information on the causes of stroke, symptoms, prevention, and rehabilitation. Visit the section on Young Stroke Survivors to hear their stories.

Stroke Foundation (Australia)

Young Stroke is an initiative of Stroke Foundation in Australia. The website was created with lived experts and contains information about stroke, life after stroke, and lived experience stories. 

BrainStorm

BrainStorm is a community hub for young survivors on the web or visit their home base on Instagram

Awareness

Sarah (June 2026)

Sarah shares her story about stroke awareness and learn the signs of stroke. 

When Every Second Counts (June 2026)

Robyn and Holly share their personal journeys of surviving ischemic strokes and navigating the path back to daily life. 

Young Stroke: An Unexpected Reality

National Stroke Association – stroke can happen to anyone, at any time, at any age. 

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Looking for local community resources? Please visit the links below for more information:

Central East Line
Central Health Line
NSM Health Line