We present an overview of using the Medical Research Council (MRC) Guidance for developing and evaluating complex interventions in 3 empirical studies: 1. A family centred approach to the management of lifestyle risk factors for recurrent stroke 2. Addressing the tobacco and alcohol-related health promotion needs of people with learning disabilities 3. Developing and testing smoking cessation support for people with severe and enduring mental health problems

Yoga and Mindfulness are introduced; the therapeutic benefits are considered and the questions are asked 'is it rehabilitation?' and 'if so, do we need stroke-specific adaptations? Two published systematic reviews and an empirical research study inform the presentation