University wins funding for stroke writing project

The University of Wolverhampton successfully bid for Arts Council England funding

A university project that will create an online writing programme for people who have had a stroke has secured nearly £30,000 in funding.

The University of Wolverhampton said the interdisciplinary scheme would involve more than 5,000 patients a year and a programme would be designed for people with different abilities.

The university successfully bid for the money from Arts Council England.

From November 2025 the full programme will be freely available online.

The research project, called Write in the Head, will set up an online creative writing programme for survivors of stroke and other acquired brain injuries, the university said.

Professor of English Literature Sebastian Groes said the project was partly based on a book he wrote about his journey after having a stroke in his 30s.

He said: "We will also offer pathways for patients to work through the psychological turmoil that comes after a stroke.

"We know that creativity and arts help with recovery after brain injury and by allowing survivors to find their creative voice, Write in the Head will ultimately contribute to their overall wellbeing whilst boosting their language and communication skills."