Case Studies
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Joanne Fairclough
Jo has spent her life helping others. From her time as a nanny to two children she adored, to qualifying as a nurse and devoting her career to support children...
11 January, 2022Joanne Fairclough
Jo has spent her life helping others. From her time as a nanny to two children she adored, to qualifying as a nurse and devoting her career to support children...
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Ani and Enid
Ani Pesola has been volunteering for Speak With IT since February 2020, just before the start of the Covid pandemic. She has supported 3 people during her volunteering with the...
01 February, 2022Ani and Enid
Ani Pesola has been volunteering for Speak With IT since February 2020, just before the start of the Covid pandemic. She has supported 3 people during her volunteering with the...
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Deborah Fahey
Deborah Fahey from Leeds had a stroke in 2016, leaving her with damage to the left side of her brain. Initially, Deborah struggled to walk, was unable to move her...
01 July, 2016Deborah Fahey
Deborah Fahey from Leeds had a stroke in 2016, leaving her with damage to the left side of her brain. Initially, Deborah struggled to walk, was unable to move her...
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Chris and his Aphasia
Chris Balfour suffered a stroke in October 2020 which left him with the language disorder aphasia. His stroke left him initially without the ability to speak and he has severe...
01 October, 2020Chris and his Aphasia
Chris Balfour suffered a stroke in October 2020 which left him with the language disorder aphasia. His stroke left him initially without the ability to speak and he has severe...
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Helen Brier
Helen Brier’s life changed overnight when she suffered a stroke, leaving her with aphasia. Here, alongside her sister Lucy, she shares her story and inspiring road to recovery… In September...
01 September, 2021Helen Brier
Helen Brier’s life changed overnight when she suffered a stroke, leaving her with aphasia. Here, alongside her sister Lucy, she shares her story and inspiring road to recovery… In September...
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Susan Kirke
Susan Kirke’s life was transformed overnight when she suffered a major stroke, leaving her with aphasia, and mobility challenges. Here, we share Sue’s story and how aphasia is impacting her...
01 August, 2020Susan Kirke
Susan Kirke’s life was transformed overnight when she suffered a major stroke, leaving her with aphasia, and mobility challenges. Here, we share Sue’s story and how aphasia is impacting her...
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Zoe Mitton
When Zoe Mitton (50) woke up in the middle of the night, unable to move the right side of her body, she had no idea that she was having a...
05 July, 2022Zoe Mitton
When Zoe Mitton (50) woke up in the middle of the night, unable to move the right side of her body, she had no idea that she was having a...
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Jack Sagar
When Jack from Barnsley suffered a stroke in Summer 2022, his ability to read, write and speak was snatched away from him. Here, we share Jack’s story and the amazing...
01 July, 2022Jack Sagar
When Jack from Barnsley suffered a stroke in Summer 2022, his ability to read, write and speak was snatched away from him. Here, we share Jack’s story and the amazing...
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Frank Senior
Aphasia might not be something you’ve heard of, but it should be.Aphasia is a language disorder which affects a person’s ability to speak, read, write and understand language. It can...
11 January, 2011Frank Senior
Aphasia might not be something you’ve heard of, but it should be.Aphasia is a language disorder which affects a person’s ability to speak, read, write and understand language. It can...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a cost for your support?
As a charity, we offer our services to our clients without charge. We get the majority of our funding from various grants and trusts and we also raise money through general fundraising activities, such as the Aphasia Support lottery and various events. We do accept donations and these can be made via our website.
For how long does your support last?
If you receive personalised one-to-one support through the charity, this will be provided on a fortnightly basis for six months. Long-term support is offered through our Aphasia Café group sessions.