# About the Online Community **URL:** https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/c/about-the-online-community/8.md [Latest](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/categories.md) · [Tags](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/tags.md) --- ## [August Bank Holiday](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/august-bank-holiday/47297)
**Author:** [@Anna\_Moderator](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Anna_Moderator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 August 2026 09:20 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/august-bank-holiday/47297 "2026-08-28T09:20:23Z")
Hi all We know bank holiday weekends can bring their own challenges, so we’re sharing our Stroke Support Helpline’s opening hours to help you access support if you need it. Stroke Support Helpline Our Stroke Support H… --- ## [Confetti ball emoji](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/confetti-ball-emoji/47275)
**Author:** [@Rups](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Rups)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [27 August 2026 10:18 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/confetti-ball-emoji/47275 "2026-08-27T10:18:06Z")
I love that we can choose different emojis for acknowledging posts, but I’m not sure about the confetti ball. At first I had no idea what it was, initially I thought it had something to do with Christmas. My vision is po… --- ## [Moving house equipment](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/moving-house-equipment/47241)
**Author:** [@Beckett](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Beckett)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [13 September 2026 11:30 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/moving-house-equipment/47241 "2026-09-13T11:30:55Z")
Hi I’m moving house into a bungalow and my OT is seeing what I need tomorrow my bungalow has countertops that go to my height in my Wheelchair and I have a wet room but I need to think of other stuff that I need. I have … --- ## [Planned maintenance notice](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/planned-maintenance-notice/46844)
**Author:** [@Anna\_Moderator](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Anna_Moderator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 July 2026 13:16 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/planned-maintenance-notice/46844 "2026-07-06T13:16:19Z")
Hi all We will be carrying out some planned maintenance on the community on the morning of Wednesday 8 July. This may result in a period of downtime. We appreciate your patience while we complete this work. Anna, Ale… --- ## [Make May Purple - Final Week 💜](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/make-may-purple-final-week/46533)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Moderator](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Alex_Moderator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 May 2026 16:56 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/make-may-purple-final-week/46533 "2026-05-28T16:56:22Z")
Hi everyone, We’re into the final week of Make May Purple, and what a month it’s been! :tada: A huge thank you to everyone who’s worn purple, shared, fundraised, or supported the campaign, you’ve made a real difference… --- ## [Make May Purple - What's happening?](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/make-may-purple-whats-happening/46480)
**Author:** [@Anna\_Moderator](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Anna_Moderator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 May 2026 12:49 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/make-may-purple-whats-happening/46480 "2026-05-20T12:49:12Z")
Hi all, We’re now halfway through Stroke Awareness Month, and there is still lots happening across the UK for Make May Purple! Our interactive map is a great way to explore events, activities and fundraising happening … --- ## [Make May purple - why it matters!](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/make-may-purple-why-it-matters/46410)
**Author:** [@Anna\_Moderator](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Anna_Moderator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 May 2026 14:41 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/make-may-purple-why-it-matters/46410 "2026-05-13T14:41:09Z")
Hi All, We’ve talked a little over the past couple of weeks about stroke awareness month. At the Stroke Association we’re making May purple :purple\_heart: and we wanted to share with you why this matters. By sharing you… --- ## [Stroke Awareness Month - Make May Purple!](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/stroke-awareness-month-make-may-purple/46329)
**Author:** [@Anna\_Moderator](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Anna_Moderator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 May 2026 15:18 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/stroke-awareness-month-make-may-purple/46329 "2026-05-07T15:18:16Z")
Hi All Last week we shared that it was stroke awareness month. Every day in May, another 240 people will face the life‑changing impact of stroke. People are raising awareness in ways that are right for them, from fund… --- ## [Planned website maintenance](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/planned-website-maintenance/46309)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Moderator](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Alex_Moderator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 May 2026 11:09 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/planned-website-maintenance/46309 "2026-05-05T11:09:09Z")
Hi everyone, We’ll be carrying out a scheduled website update today, Tuesday 5 May at 2pm. During this time, the Online Community may be temporarily unavailable. Any disruption should be brief, and the site will be bac… --- ## [May Bank Holiday Opening Hours 2026](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/may-bank-holiday-opening-hours-2026/46292)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Moderator](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Alex_Moderator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 May 2026 05:13 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/may-bank-holiday-opening-hours-2026/46292 "2026-05-04T05:13:06Z")
We know bank holiday weekends can bring their own challenges, so we’re sharing our Stroke Support Helpline’s opening hours to help you access support if you need it. Stroke Support Helpline Our Stroke Support Helpline … --- ## [Stroke Awareness month](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/stroke-awareness-month/46263)
**Author:** [@Anna\_Moderator](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Anna_Moderator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 May 2026 08:58 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/stroke-awareness-month/46263 "2026-05-01T08:58:44Z")
Hi All Today is the start of stroke awareness month. This means we’re making May purple! Check out the information on our website to learn more and see how to get involved. Throughout the month we’ll share how the Str… --- ## [Planned website maintenance](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/planned-website-maintenance/46114)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Moderator](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Alex_Moderator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 April 2026 10:33 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/planned-website-maintenance/46114 "2026-04-14T10:33:42Z")
Hi everyone, We’ll be carrying out a scheduled website update today, Tuesday 14 April at 2pm. During this time, the Online Community may be temporarily unavailable. Any disruption should be brief, and the site will be … --- ## [Easter Bank Holiday Hours 2026](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/easter-bank-holiday-hours-2026/46063)
**Author:** [@Anna\_Moderator](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Anna_Moderator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 April 2026 15:23 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/easter-bank-holiday-hours-2026/46063 "2026-04-02T15:23:48Z")
Hi everyone, We know bank holiday weekends can bring their own challenges, so we’re sharing our Stroke Support Helpline’s Easter opening hours to help you access support if you need it. Stroke Support Helpline O… --- ## [Planned Website Notice](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/planned-website-notice/45797)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Moderator](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Alex_Moderator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 February 2026 14:05 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/planned-website-notice/45797 "2026-02-27T14:05:13Z")
Hi everyone, We’ll be carrying out a scheduled website update on Monday 2 March in the morning. During this time, the Online Community may be temporarily unavailable. Any disruption should be brief, and the site will b… --- ## [Holiday Opening Hours 2025 🎀](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/holiday-opening-hours-2025/45232)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Moderator](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Alex_Moderator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 December 2025 10:31 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/holiday-opening-hours-2025/45232 "2025-12-22T10:31:51Z")
Hello everyone, As the year comes to a close, the holiday period can be a mixed time for many people. Wherever you find yourself at this time of year, we wanted to share some helpful information about support and what t… --- ## [Issue with images not loading](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/issue-with-images-not-loading/45206)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Moderator](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Alex_Moderator)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [18 December 2025 09:41 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/issue-with-images-not-loading/45206 "2025-12-18T09:41:26Z")
Hi everyone, We’re aware that images are not loading properly on the community right now. We’re investigating the cause and working to fix it as quickly as possible. Thanks for your patience, we’ll update you as soon a… --- ## [Website maintenance](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/website-maintenance/44946)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Moderator](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Alex_Moderator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 November 2025 14:57 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/website-maintenance/44946 "2025-11-18T14:57:13Z")
Hi everyone, Just a quick heads-up that the Online Community will be undergoing routine maintenance today, Tuesday 18 November, between 3pm-3.30pm During this time, the site may be briefly unavailable, but everything s… --- ## [Light/Dark mode themes currently not working](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/light-dark-mode-themes-currently-not-working/44768)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Moderator](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Alex_Moderator)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [22 October 2025 11:02 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/light-dark-mode-themes-currently-not-working/44768 "2025-10-22T11:02:58Z")
Hi everyone, You might notice that the light/dark theme option isn’t working at the moment — the site is currently defaulting to the dark theme. We’re aware of the issue and are looking into a fix as soon as possible. T… --- ## [Planned website maintenance](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/planned-website-maintenance/44649)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Moderator](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Alex_Moderator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 October 2025 15:36 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/planned-website-maintenance/44649 "2025-10-07T15:36:48Z")
Hi everyone, Just a quick heads-up that the Online Community will be undergoing routine maintenance on Wednesday 8 October, between 10am and 11.30am. During this time, the site may be briefly unavailable, but everythin… --- ## [Your thoughts are relevant and need to be shared. Continuing a discussion](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/your-thoughts-are-relevant-and-need-to-be-shared-continuing-a-discussion/44300)
**Author:** [@Bobbi](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Bobbi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [28 August 2025 11:26 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/your-thoughts-are-relevant-and-need-to-be-shared-continuing-a-discussion/44300 "2025-08-28T11:26:10Z")
Continuing the discussion from The criteria to join the Online Community has changed: Thank you Nicola and those others from the Stroke Association who have initiated this. I applaud this change and feel that this area… --- ## [The criteria to join the Online Community has changed](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/the-criteria-to-join-the-online-community-has-changed/44274)
**Author:** [@Nicola\_Moderator](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Nicola_Moderator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2025 09:01 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/the-criteria-to-join-the-online-community-has-changed/44274 "2025-08-26T09:01:37Z")
Hi all, I hope you’re enjoying the summer months! I don’t know about you, but I complain about the cooler weather and then stay in the shade when it reaches anything over the teens. Is it bad that I’m slightly relieved … --- ## [Service desk and Web portal - now back up and running](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/service-desk-and-web-portal-now-back-up-and-running/44138)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Moderator](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Alex_Moderator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 August 2025 12:31 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/service-desk-and-web-portal-now-back-up-and-running/44138 "2025-08-14T12:31:11Z")
Hi everyone, Our Service Desk and Web portal is now open again :tada: If you have any issues about the site you need to report, have questions about the Online Community, or just need to get in touch with our team, you… --- ## [Community update - protecting your privacy](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/community-update-protecting-your-privacy/44033)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Moderator](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Alex_Moderator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 August 2025 15:09 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/community-update-protecting-your-privacy/44033 "2025-08-06T15:09:08Z")
Hi everyone, We’ve noticed some members choose to sign off their posts with their first name. It is entirely up to you how you sign off your posts, but we wanted to gently flag a few things to keep in mind, especially i… --- ## [Service Desk and Web portal is unavailable](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/service-desk-and-web-portal-is-unavailable/44030)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Moderator](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Alex_Moderator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 August 2025 10:01 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/service-desk-and-web-portal-is-unavailable/44030 "2025-08-06T10:01:04Z")
Hi everyone, Our Service desk and web portal is currently down, and we’re working on getting it back up and running as soon as possible. We’re sorry for the inconvenience and will let you know once it’s available again. … --- ## [Website maintenance](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/website-maintenance/43754)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Moderator](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Alex_Moderator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 July 2025 09:35 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/website-maintenance/43754 "2025-07-16T09:35:03Z")
Hi everyone, Apologies for the unexpected downtime earlier, our forum was offline briefly due to some essential maintenance work. Everything should be back to normal now, but if you’re having trouble with the site, plea… --- ## [Community update - staying safe online](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/community-update-staying-safe-online/43746)
**Author:** [@Anna\_Moderator](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Anna_Moderator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 July 2025 12:52 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/community-update-staying-safe-online/43746 "2025-07-15T12:52:49Z")
Hi everyone, I hope you’re well. I just wanted to pop along to highlight a couple of things as a reminder from the team. We don’t allow personal contact details (like phone numbers, home addresses, or email addresses) … --- ## [May Bank Holiday Opening Hours 2025](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/may-bank-holiday-opening-hours-2025/42755)
**Author:** [@Anna\_Moderator](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Anna_Moderator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 May 2025 14:52 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/may-bank-holiday-opening-hours-2025/42755 "2025-05-01T14:52:01Z")
Hi everyone, We know bank holiday weekends can bring their own challenges, so we’re sharing our Stroke Support Helpline’s May Bank Holiday opening hours to help you access support if you need it. Stroke Support Helplin… --- ## [Easter Bank Holiday Opening Hours 2025](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/easter-bank-holiday-opening-hours-2025/42602)
**Author:** [@Anna\_Moderator](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Anna_Moderator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 April 2025 10:29 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/easter-bank-holiday-opening-hours-2025/42602 "2025-04-17T10:29:43Z")
Hi everyone, We know bank holiday weekends can bring their own challenges, so we’re sharing our Stroke Support Helpline’s Easter opening hours to help you access support if you need it. Stroke Support Helpline Our Str… --- ## [🌙 Dark Mode is back!](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/dark-mode-is-back/42588)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Moderator](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Alex_Moderator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 April 2025 08:05 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/dark-mode-is-back/42588 "2025-04-16T08:05:52Z")
We’re pleased to let you know that Dark Mode has now been fixed. If you prefer a darker screen that’s easier on the eyes, you can now switch between Light Mode and Dark Mode using the toggle in the sidebar (bottom left-… --- ## [Planned Maintenance Notice](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/planned-maintenance-notice/42571)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Moderator](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Alex_Moderator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 April 2025 16:11 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/planned-maintenance-notice/42571 "2025-04-14T16:11:54Z")
Planned Maintenance Notice Hi all, We’ll be carrying out an update to the Online Community later on today. The community may be temporarily unavailable for a short time while we carry out this work. We’ll do our best … [Next page](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/c/about-the-online-community/8.md?page=1)