Make May Purple for stroke is the annual Stroke Awareness Month, taking place every May.
Across the UK more than a million people are re-building their lives after stroke, and the number of people affected by a stroke is set to rise. Get involved with Make May Purple and help to change the story for stroke survivors.
- Sign up to Make May Purple mailing list – you’ll receive a free Make May Purple magazine and a monthly newsletter full of great ideas, stories and fun ways to fundraise for us.
- Download a free fundraising pack for everything you need to take part in fundraising. It’s full of ideas, top tips and activities to make your event a real success.
- Order Make May Purple materials, including leaflets, posters, stickers, bunting, balloons and more to turn your fundraising purple.
- Already signed up for Make May Purple? Register your event now.
Muscle weakness after a stroke may lead to compromised grip strength:
Complete or partial loss of motor function is a very common side effect of stroke-related brain damage. Many patients lose strength or control of the body parts they depend on for everyday tasks because certain nerves and neurological connections may have been damaged during stroke. Do take a look at some of our useful day to day mobility products suitable for stroke patients to help with muscle weakness:
These Plug-Tugs makes removing fiddly plugs less of a hassle and makes using electrical sockets much easier. Price £3.99
Key Turner
This key turner provides extra leverage for easy turning of keys. Curved handle fits comfortably in the hand allows for easy turning. Heavy duty plastic handle. Price £6.99
Get in and out of your car easily with this strong, simple device. The HandyBar, with its soft grip, non-slip handle for extra comfort and super strong forged steel shaft, creates a safe, solid support handle where it is needed. Price £27.50
Please visit our website for our other products related to stroke we stock everything from wheelchairs to mobility scooters and everything for the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom.
Best Wishes
More Than Mobility Team