INS offers a variety of long term and short-term groups. Some of these groups are for people with a specific neurological condition, while others are open to all neurological conditions. Our groups focus on different areas: some are exercise-based, or focus on managing symptoms, while others provide you with an opportunity to try out different activities.

INS continues to provide a wide range of services to our clients and carers, by phone and video contact, including our virtual groups - please see below for details of our current programme. We are also gradually bringing back face-to-face sessions whilst retaining our popular Zoom groups.

If you are an INS client or carer and interested in joining one of these groups, or have any questions, please contact us by emailing [email protected] or by calling us on 020 8755 4000. If you are not currently known to the team and wish to become an INS service user, you will need to complete our referral form. Please see our How to refer page for details.

We recently re-introduced fees for therapy groups. Typically, a block of 8 group therapy sessions costs £50 (prices are shown in brackets). We are asking those attending other groups, including Expanding Horizons, to make a suggested donation. If you would like to help support the work of INS, please click on the orange 'Donate' button at the top of the page or click here.

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MONDAY

Stroke group

Higher level exercise, symptom management and peer support.

10am until 11am weekly Mondays (£50 per 8-week block). Please note this group will take place at INS from 9th August

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Seated exercise

A whole body work out focusing on improving fitness and strength from a seated position.

11am until 12pm weekly Mondays, moving to 2pm until 3pm fortnightly Tuesdays from 10th August (£50 per 8-week block)

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Parkinson’s B group

Low/moderate intensity exercise, symptom management and peer support.

2pm until 3pm weekly Mondays, moving to 11am until 12pm from 9th August (£50 per 8-week block)

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Neuro Exercise

Higher level exercise.

3:30pm until 4:30pm weekly Mondays (£50 per 8-week block)

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TUESDAY

Carers Mutual Support group

Provides a supportive environment to chat with other carers sharing experiences and useful information.

11am until 12pm monthly Tuesdays, next on 17th August, then 21st September. Please note this group takes place at Squires Garden Centre, Sixth Cross Rd, Twickenham TW2 5PA

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Younger Persons group

A discussion group covering topics of interest to members, who are in their 20s, 30s and 40s. 

This group is taking a break in July 2021, but we plan to resume soon on  fortnightly Tuesdays 2pm until 3pm

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Stroke group

Seated exercise, symptom management and peer support.

2pm until 3pm fortnightly Tuesdays, next on 3rd and 17th August (£50 per block of 8 sessions)

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WEDNESDAY 

MS groups A and B

Low to moderate intensity exercise, symptom management and peer support.

11am until 12pm fortnightly Wednesdays, next on 11th August, group B starts 18th August (£50 per 8-week block). Please note this group takes place at INS

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Expanding Horizons: Creative Writing

Join us to develop an enhance your writing skills and produce wonderful narrative, poetry or stories.

12:30pm until 1:30pm weekly Wednesdays, except 4th and 25th August

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Open gym

Opportunity to use the INS gym to exercise independently or with support from your carer.

1:30pm until 4:30pm weekly Wednesdays in 45 minute slots (£50 per 8-week block). Clients interested in attending will require a review from an INS therapist prior to attending this session. Please note this group takes place at INS

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8-week Mindfulness course

A simple form of meditation that can be a helpful way of coping with stress. Open to clients and carers. Beginners and those with experience welcome.

2pm until 3pm weekly Wednesdays, latest 8-week course ended 28th July, more dates to be confirmed (£50 per 8-week block).

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Mindfulness drop-in class

Weekly shorter drop-in practice session for those who've completed the 8-week course above.

4pm until 4:30pm weekly Wednesdays, except 4th and 11th August

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Mind Body Spirit

A fortnightly volunteer-led mutual support group of clients, carers and Friends of INS.

For further information and to express an interest, please email [email protected]

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THURSDAY

Carers’ Walks

10:30am until 12:30pm monthly Thursdays, next on 16th September, 14th October, 18th November. Venue to be confirmed

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Parkinson’s A group

Moderate to higher intensity exercise, symptom management and peer support.

11am until 12pm weekly Thursdays (£50 per 8-week block)

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Neuro Exercise

General neuro exercise suitable for both people who need exercise in sitting and standing.

11:30am until 12:30pm weekly Thursdays, 4-week pilot block ended 15th July but we plan to resume this group from September. Please note this group takes place at the Barnes Green Centre, Church Rd, Barnes SW13 9HE 

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Music therapy group

A professional Music Therapy group provided for INS clients and carers.

11am until 12pm weekly Thursdays, except 26th August, current 8-week block ends 9th September. Please note this group takes place at INS, while the next 8-week block will be online.

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Expanding Horizons: Art

All abilities are welcome, offering the chance to become absorbed in the creative process and develop skills with others.

1pm until 2pm weekly Thursdays, except 5th and 26th August

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Open gym ** NEW FOR AUGUST 2021 **

Opportunity to use the INS gym to exercise independently or with support from your carer.

1:00pm until 3:00pm weekly Thursdays in 45 minute slots from 5th August (£50 per 8-week block). Clients interested in attending will require a review from an INS therapist prior to attending this session. Please note this group takes place at INS

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Expanding Horizons: Gardening

We have restarted our gardening club with raised beds in the INS garden and lots of jobs that need to be done!

2pm until 3pm weekly Thursdays. Please note this group takes place at INS

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Neuro Pilates

A type of exercise that allows you to perform movements with more precision, flow and control.

2:15pm until 3:00pm weekly Thursdays, latest 8-week block ended 24th June (£50 per 8-week block). More dates to be confirmed from September.

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FRIDAY 

Expanding Horizons: Crafts

Join us to try your hand at crafts.

11am until 12pm fortnightly Fridays, next on 13th August. Please note this group takes place at INS

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Expanding Horizons: Coffee and Conversation

Take time out for coffee and a chat.

12:30pm until 1:30pm weekly Fridays, except 6th and 27th August

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PD Communication group

Lead by our Speech & Language Therapist, to help breath support, increase volume and clearer speech.

2:30pm until 3:30pm weekly Fridays, latest 6-week online block ends 6th August

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Carers fit club

A fitness session for carers dedicated to strength, endurance and flexibility.

2pm until 3pm weekly Fridays (£50 per 8-week block), except 30th July and 27th August

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FLEXIBLE TIMES/DAYS 

One-to-one sessions with a physiotherapist, occupational therapist or speech and language therapist, tailored to support you to continue to work towards your rehabilitation goals.

 
Counselling sessions with a trained therapist listening and helping you find ways to deal with emotional issues, with a goal to facilitating positive change. 

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If you are an INS client or carer and interested in joining one of these groups, or have any questions, please contact us by emailing [email protected] or by leaving a voicemail message on 020 8755 4000.