Reclaim 2026: DAYTIME & EVENING event (Different Strokes 30th Anniversary)

Please note - this listing is for BOTH the Daytime conference and Evening event. If you would like to attend JUST daytime conference or evening please visit:

This event brings together our community to connect, share experiences, and celebrate how far we’ve come.

You’ll be part of both the daytime conference and the evening celebration.

A supportive space with:

• Lived experience talks and Q&A
• Keynote speaker Sheila Chingono
• Breakout sessions
• Time to connect with others
• Exhibition area

You will be asked to choose two sessions when booking.

Options include:

• Living with aphasia
• Exercise
• Post-stroke fatigue
• Post-stroke identity
• Vision boards
• Caring for a stroke survivor
• Legal advice

Sheila Chingono

Sheila had a stroke at 32 and has gone on to speak openly about recovery, challenging the idea that stroke only affects older people.

A relaxed evening including:

• Three-course meal
• Music and entertainment
• 1990s themed quiz
• Talk from Ranj Parmar

Ranj Parmar – Chair of Trustees

Ranj had a stroke at 39 and is now Chair of Different Strokes. He is passionate about peer support and helping others feel less alone.

• Lunch is provided during the day
• Evening meal choices will be collected in advance

Discounted rooms are available at the venue.

Please contact 01327 307000 (option 2) and quote “Different Strokes conference”.
Offer valid until 6 June, subject to availability.

If you need help completing your booking, please contact:
or 0345 130 7172

If you need to cancel your booking, you can receive a full refund up until 30 June. After this date, we may not be able to offer a refund, as we will need to confirm final numbers and meal arrangements with the venue.

If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch.

Our deepest thanks to Irwin Mitchell & Slater and Gordon for sponsoring this event.

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