More Than Three Quarters Of Stroke Survivors Isolated

One of the UK’s biggest high street bingo chains has teamed up with the Stroke Association in a bid to combat loneliness in stroke survivors. The 3-year collaborative effort will assist in supporting stroke survivors in rebuilding their lives, by tackling isolation.

According to Stroke Association statistics, of the 100,000 stroke victims each year, just 27% are able to go back to a normal life, with the remaining 73% of survivors spending less or no time at all socialising with friends or family. It is also estimated that there are roughly 1.3million stroke survivors in the UK, 83% spend less or no time on a previous hobby while 79% had given up on their hobby completely!

Partnership That’s All Heart:

Father and son duo, Chris and Toby Tarrant launched an exclusive Buzz Bingo event for stroke survivors earlier this month, and it was a great success.

Saul Heselden, Head of Corporate Partnerships Stroke Association, explained: “Stroke strikes every 5 minutes in the UK and changes lives in an instant. Stroke has many impacts, some are visible whilst others are hidden, but the effects are equally devastating and can become obstacles to recovery.  Many stroke survivors stop seeing family and friends or are forced to give up their hobbies, this may be as a result of struggling with their confidence or mental health or due to fatigue.

Socialising and enjoying previously loved hobbies are really important to mental health after a stroke. Without this stroke survivors can lose their confidence, hampering their well-being and potentially leaving them without a sense of purpose and identity. We are excited to announce our new partnership with Buzz Bingo which will help to raise vital funds for much-needed specialist support, research and campaigning and will go a long way in supporting more stroke survivors to live the best possible life after a stroke.”

The Stroke Association is a charity that supports people in rebuilding their lives after a stroke by providing specialist support. They also fund critical research to ensure those affected by a stroke get the very best care and support they need.

Mark Fletcher, Head of Brand Communications, Buzz Bingo, commented: “We are delighted to be partnering with the Stroke Association and to help raise awareness of the isolation and loneliness many stroke survivors experience. Socialising with family and friends or in the community can be daunting following a stroke so we’re pleased that Buzz Bingo clubs can offer a welcoming, friendly and accessible environment for stroke survivors to take that first step to feeling part of a community, regaining confidence and helping rebuild their lives.

Over the next three years we aim to raise £200,000 for the Stroke Association, through special events and fundraising initiatives, like our specially hosted event with Chris and Toby Tarrant. As part of the partnership, we will also be working closely with the charity to provide volunteering opportunities for our colleagues and train them to better understand stroke and its impact.”

Source: “Buzz Bingo and Stroke Association Align For Survivor Support”. Casino Beats. December 8, 2022.