Say Aphasia
Charity number: 1169933
Website: www.sayaphasia.org
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Description:
The Say Aphasia charity provides supportive drop in groups in the UK for people living with the communication disability, aphasia. It is run by people with aphasia for people with aphasia. Aphasia is generally not well understood by society and so can leave many people with aphasia feeling alone. Our aim is to provide continuous support in a social environment with like minded people, who are experiencing similar life changes.
Our charity makes a difference to people living with aphasia by:
*Offering additional support
*Helping to adjust to living with aphasia.
*Meeting like-minded people who are experiencing a similar life change.
*Making new life long friends.
*Gaining tips and advice from others with aphasia.
*Gaining confidence to communicate and socialise.
*Re-gaining independence.
*Helping to reduce loneliness.
*Providing support in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
*Offering art class and singing class as a therapeutic way to relax, improve well-being and offering an alternative form of expression.