News & Events
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Thriving after Stroke
Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability in the UK. Stroke impacts over 100,000 individuals ever year, and there are currently over 1.3 million stroke survivors in the UK....
12 November, 2024Thriving after Stroke
Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability in the UK. Stroke impacts over 100,000 individuals ever year, and there are currently over 1.3 million stroke survivors in the UK....
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Discover our Volunteer Roles
Our small charity simply wouldn’t exist without the passion and dedication shown by our extraordinary volunteers. Whether it’s attending home-visits to provide one-to-one support, being part of our Aphasia Cafe group sessions, or helping to deliver speech and language therapy online. Our volunteers are...
11 November, 2024Discover our Volunteer Roles
Our small charity simply wouldn’t exist without the passion and dedication shown by our extraordinary volunteers. Whether it’s attending home-visits to provide one-to-one support, being part of our Aphasia Cafe group sessions, or helping to deliver speech and language therapy online. Our volunteers are...
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Ken Rollin Tribute
Aphasia Support was saddened to hear the news of the death of former trustee Ken Rollin earlier this week at the age of 86. Ken was a trustee for the...
11 November, 2024Ken Rollin Tribute
Aphasia Support was saddened to hear the news of the death of former trustee Ken Rollin earlier this week at the age of 86. Ken was a trustee for the...
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Discover our Aphasia Cafe’s
If you’re looking to meet other people with aphasia, and their carers, you’ll receive a warm welcome when you come along to one of our Aphasia Cafe’s. Scroll down to view the answers to some of our frequently asked...
11 November, 2024Discover our Aphasia Cafe’s
If you’re looking to meet other people with aphasia, and their carers, you’ll receive a warm welcome when you come along to one of our Aphasia Cafe’s. Scroll down to view the answers to some of our frequently asked...
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Aphasia Awareness Month
This June marks Aphasia Awareness Month, a time dedicated to the 360,000 people living with aphasia in the UK. Over the past year, we’ve had the privilege of supporting 225...
11 November, 2024Aphasia Awareness Month
This June marks Aphasia Awareness Month, a time dedicated to the 360,000 people living with aphasia in the UK. Over the past year, we’ve had the privilege of supporting 225...
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Am I a Carer?
On average, it takes two years for someone to identify themselves as a carer. It’s #carersweek and this year’s theme is all about putting carers on the map. That’s because...
11 November, 2024Am I a Carer?
On average, it takes two years for someone to identify themselves as a carer. It’s #carersweek and this year’s theme is all about putting carers on the map. That’s because...
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Branch Support Scheme Piloted in Leeds and Barn...
From April 2024 Aphasia Support are launching a brand new pilot scheme to trial our ‘branch support’ model across Leeds and Barnsley. As many of our members already know, Aphasia...
11 November, 2024Branch Support Scheme Piloted in Leeds and Barn...
From April 2024 Aphasia Support are launching a brand new pilot scheme to trial our ‘branch support’ model across Leeds and Barnsley. As many of our members already know, Aphasia...
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Lost speech after stroke
With World Stroke Day fast approaching on 29th October, we’re talking a lot this month about lost speech after stroke. Now, a lot of healthcare professionals don’t like the term ‘lost’...
11 November, 2024Lost speech after stroke
With World Stroke Day fast approaching on 29th October, we’re talking a lot this month about lost speech after stroke. Now, a lot of healthcare professionals don’t like the term ‘lost’...
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Aphasia Support secure £275k funding to develop...
Aphasia Support has secured over £275K in funding to deliver vital communication rehabilitation services for those impacted by aphasia and apraxia in Yorkshire. The funding, which comes from the National...
11 November, 2024Aphasia Support secure £275k funding to develop...
Aphasia Support has secured over £275K in funding to deliver vital communication rehabilitation services for those impacted by aphasia and apraxia in Yorkshire. The funding, which comes from the National...
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