I want to meet others with speech problems after stroke
Communication Plus
Communication Plus is a 10 week workshop designed to build confidence and provide peer support for people with communication difficulties following a stroke.
Communication Plus will provide you with opportunities to practise your communication in a supportive environment and work towards practical goals.
We provide practical tools and signposting to promote independence and regain a fulfilling life.
Workshop dates 2025
Alderney Hospital - Monday 13th January - 10am - 12pm
Dorchester (Maiden Castle) - Tuesday 14th January - 10am -12pm
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Aims of the workshop:
- To build an understanding of stroke and communication difficulties
- To share experiences and interact with other stroke survivors (with communication disability)
- To gain knowledge from other stroke survivors
- To build confidence in communicating
- To promote independence
- To work towards a plan to regain a competent and fulfilling life
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 07584 996937 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