Service details
Location
Bradford District and Craven Harrogate Kirklees Calderdale Leeds Wakefield District
Service type
Talking / Reading / Writing,
Who
Aphasia Support
Online/In-person
Both
Audience:
Stroke-specific
Offer
Matched with volunteer; home-based or Zoom; speech/language apps; device loan
Telephone
0300 102 3500Aphasia Support
Aphasia Support is a registered charity providing tailored speech and language therapy and long-term support to people with Aphasia, and their carers.
Stage 1: Computer Therapy
Aphasia Support delivers personalised 1:1 speech and language therapy at-home, in residential settings or online.
A qualified Speech and Language Therapist will create a bespoke support plan aimed at meeting personal objectives e.g. speaking, reading, writing or understanding language.
Stage 1 is focused on improving language outcomes through computer therapy. Clients are loaned iPads with pre-installed therapy apps, such as Cuespeak and Tactus Therapy. A trained volunteer will help to deliver this support through regular sessions over a 6-month period, followed by a review.
How to make a referral
Aphasia Support accepts online referrals from healthcare providers, including GP practitioners and qualified Speech and Language Therapists.
The charity also accept self-referrals from people with Aphasia, carers and other organisations.