I want to meet others with speech problems after stroke
Communication Plus
A confidence boosting, regaining independence and peer support workshop. Communication Plus is for people who have had a stroke and feel like they need support to manage their everyday routine and to re-gain a fulfilling life. It will provide you with the opportunity to practise your communication in a supportive environment and work towards practical goals.
The face-to-face workshops are for one morning a week for around two hours for 10 weeks.
Face to face workshop dates 2024
Alderney Hospital - 9th September- 11th November 10am -12pm
Christchurch Hospital -10th September - 12th November 10am -12pm
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Aims of the workshop:
- reduce social isolation
- build confidence in communication
- meet others with communication
- difficulties
- provide peer support
- to improve conversations
- using total communication
- meeting new people and developing
- new friendships
- carer support
- work towards practical goals.
Referrals can be made through the speech and language therapy team, or via the contacts below
Please email dhc.communicationplus@nhs.net or call Faye Wright on 07717 275832 or Catriona Lee on 07917 545975.
Notable workshop achievements
Mr C: independently went to the bank for the first time since his stroke.
Mr P: independent bus travel to unfamiliar location to boost confidence.
Ms S: started volunteering with a theatre company.
Ms Y: taken steps to return to driving.
Say Aphasia is run by people with aphasia for people with aphasia. Our aim is to provide continuous support in a social environment with others who are experiencing similar life changes.
Bournemouth drop in group
When?
Every Monday, 10am-12pm
Where?
Westbourne Tower Care Home
16-18 Poole Road
Westbourne
Bournemouth
BH4 9DR