Speech & language therapy
On the 26th May, a documentary from the Stroke Association follows the journey of three stroke survivors and the challenges they face living with aphasia, is set to be released to stream. Titled When the Words Away Went, the documentary film is a collaboration between the Stroke Association and RWD Films, it is also the [...]
How the team is making speech and language support diverse and accessible for all
Helen Ferber-Jarvis discusses her move to fast-growing Keystone Case Management
Wales' first choir of its kind supporting the ongoing recovery of speech and development of confidence through music
Wales’ first in-patient aphasia-friendly choir has helped stroke survivors with communication difficulties find their voice again and regain confidence. In 2019, Vicky Guise, a music therapist at Chroma, joined speech and language therapist Esther Goodhew and stroke consultant Dr. Jelley of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board to develop an aphasia-friendly choir project for patients [...]
Group-based sessions can benefit survivors and care givers, new study reveals
How chefs at St Andrew's Healthcare are creating a specially-crafted Christmas lunch
The digital platform enables children to be supported virtually and gives access to therapy despite challenges in provision
The use of apps can be valuable in scaling up much-needed speech and language support, research finds
Three types of technique could support difficulties caused by stroke or other neurological diseases
