Did you know that around 85% of people in the UK don’t know what aphasia is? Thousands of individuals across West Yorkshire face daily communication challenges that many of us simply don’t understand. That’s why we’re delivering free training sessions to build confidence and awareness among professionals supporting local people with aphasia.
Led by experienced Speech and Language Therapist, Catherine Hayes, and supported by someone with lived experience of aphasia, these sessions offer a unique opportunity to learn directly from both clinical expertise and personal insight.
Who Should Attend?
Staff and volunteers working in charities or organisations
Professionals supporting people with aphasia in West Yorkshire
What You’ll Learn
What aphasia is and how it affects communication
The real-life impact of aphasia on individuals and their families
Practical strategies and techniques to adapt your communication style
How to use a 'total communication' approach
How to create more inclusive and supportive conversations
The support landscape for people with aphasia and their carers in West Yorkshire
Why This Matters
"Aphasia changes how you communicate, but it doesn't change who you are." - Steve, person with aphasia
Aphasia can make it difficult to speak, understand, read, or write - but it does not affect intelligence. With the right awareness and approach, we can all play an important role in making communication more accessible and empowering for those affected.
Session Dates & Locations
Calderdale
📅 Date: 15th July
🕘 Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Voluntary Action Calderdale, Resource Centre, 8b Hall Street, HX1 5AY
This free training is part of a wider programme delivered across West Yorkshire by Aphasia Support, and is generously funded by the British Aphasiology Society.
