A NEW support group dedicated to helping brain injury and stroke survivors is set to launch at Lle Hapus in Wrexham.
Founded by Wayne Price, one of the co-directors of Lle Hapus, the group aims to provide vital resources for individuals and families navigating life after these life-altering conditions.
The first meeting will be held on November, 6 at the Wrexham Community Centre, situated in Eagles Meadow Shopping Centre, aiming to offer a safe, welcoming space where survivors can share their experiences, receive emotional support, and access helpful resources.
Led by volunteers with personal experience in brain injuries and stroke, the support group will host monthly meetings every first Wednesday, and after the 'get to know everyone' inaugural meeting, the meetings will feature guest speakers, workshops, and information sessions.
The group will also provide access to practical advice on rehabilitation, coping strategies, and navigating health services.
Wayne Price, the lead volunteer, brain injury survivor himself and a co-director of Lle Hapus said: “Surviving a brain injury or stroke is just the beginning of the adventure.
"Our goal is to build a supportive community where no one feels alone in their recovery. For many, including myself, you don’t meet others who had a brain injury or stroke until much later in the journey, only the healthcare professionals. I want to change that.”
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Mr Price added: “I want to facilitate the group with an emphasis about dealing with the changes to our lives after the brain injury/stroke happens and having a space where people can speak freely to others about the positives, the negatives, the frustrations and the happy times that are either further on or behind in the journey. The practical experts on dealing with the life change after a brain injury or stroke are the survivors themselves.
“With approximately 1.3 million people in the UK living with the effects of brain injuries or stroke, the need for local community support is greater than ever. “
Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been living with a brain injury for years, the group is here to offer guidance, friendship, and hope."
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