Stroke is one of the leading causes of acquired disability in the world with risk increasing with age. While strokes occur in all populations worldwide the incidence of stroke in South Asian populations is disproportionally high – both in South Asia but also in minority populations in countries such as the UK. Very little in known about the experience of this population of stroke survivors, although there are some indications that their long term outcomes following stroke may be poorer than the Caucasian majority. Treatment for stroke focuses on three main areas: prevention of initial stroke, short and long term rehabilitation, and secondary prevention to reduce the chances of further strokes. Exercise is considered a vital aspect of each of these areas of intervention. However research indicates that people from South Asian backgrounds undertake less exercise than their Caucasian peers. This has significant implications for their long term health and quality of life. While existing research has reported some barriers to exercise in general, there is a dearth of literature on the attitudes to exercise and experiences of South Asian stroke survivors in particular. Following a series of qualitative interviews with South Asian stroke survivors resident in the UK specifically exploring exercise post stroke, and a broader study exploring health professionals interactions with stroke survivors predominantly from South Asian background, this presentation seeks to explore the complex interaction between stroke and exercise in this specific group of survivors.