Resourceful & Connected
Seeing the bigger picture – Useful resources & downloadable information sheets.
The more you understand about communication and swallowing disorders, the more you can make a positive difference. Sharing knowledge and experiences is a big part of this. If you want to improve your knowledge about a particular condition and connect with like-minded people, I have a large network of friends, colleagues and patients who can help.
THE STROKE ASSOCIATION
National charity providing support, advice and information to people who have had strokes, their family, carers and healthcare professionals.
Tel: 0303 303 3100
Step by Step guide of how to use Zoom, Skype and Whatsapp for video calling.
Dementia UK
Dementia Uk provides support, advice and information to families living with people with dementia.
THE Alzhiemers Society
UK’s leading dementia charity providing support, advice and information to people who have dementia, their family, carers and healthcare professionals.
SPEAKEASY
Provides support and advice for people with aphasia, maintaining the progress made with speech therapy after regular therapy comes to an end.
Tel: 01706 825802
DIFFERENT STROKES
Helps stroke survivors of working age to optimise their recovery, take control of their own lives and regain as much independence as possible by offering ‘rehabilitative services’, information and advice.
Tel: 0845 130 7172
DYSCOVER
Charity providing long-term support to people with aphasia and their families
Tel: 01737 819419
INTERACT READING SERVICE
Provides a professional, live, interactive reading service for stroke patients in hospitals and stroke clubs.
Tel: 020 7931 6458
NHS DIRECT
Support available 24/7 on 0845 46 47
GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS/AGENCIES
For information on benefits; driving; working, jobs and pensions; housing and local services; disabled people
Benefits Enquiry Line for People with Disabilities
Tel: 0800 88 22 00
NHS
If you live in England and are aged 18 or over, you can access NHS psychological therapies (IAPT) services.
TALKING MATS
Talking Mats communication symbols tool is based on extensive research and designed by Speech and Language Therapists. It uses unique, specially designed picture communication symbols that are attractive to all ages and communication abilities and is used by clinical practitioners, carers and support workers in a wide range of health, social work, residential and education settings.