Inclusion Criteria:  over 18 years of age have had one or more stroke(s) received inpatient care in a UK stroke care pathway and are able to follow a 2-stage command and hold a conversation in English if no supporter/friend is available to translate  Exclusion Criteria:  any person with co-morbidities that would prevent participation in group activities e.g. dementia or deteriorating or fluctuating palliative conditions unable to understand English unable to commit to the 12-week programme