ACT for Yorkshire Ltd. @ACTYorkshireSLT
Independent Speech & Language Therapy service for adults with aphasia, dysarthria, dysphonia. #SLT #aphasia [email protected] & [email protected] actforyorkshireltd.co.uk United Kingdom Joined January 2022-
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The Headway Brain Injury Identity Card - a simple solution to a tricky conversation buff.ly/2SfYzwu Designed to help police officers and staff more easily identify brain injury survivors and ensure that they receive an appropriate response and support.
If you only read one article today, let this be the one. A first person caregiver account of what it’s like to take care of someone with #primary #progressive #aphasia and tips on how to help. Thanks! @NatAphasiaAssoc Lauren Wisnewiski wondermind.com/article/primar…
What is a neurological condition? Neurological conditions affect more than just the brain: a neurological condition is any condition that affects the brain, spinal cord and/or nerves. Find out more & share with friends and colleagues bit.ly/3rNMhkv #BackThe1in6
A Life After Stroke asked ChatGPT to explain #aphasia as though it were talking to an 8 year old child and we like the response! What do you think?
Fatigue is an overwhelming lack of energy and feeling of exhaustion. If you have Parkinson's and experience fatigue, it can be difficult to motivate yourself. Here, specialist physiotherapist Bhanu Ramaswamy shares her tips 👉🏻 prksn.uk/3UpVI81
Opportunity to be part of an exciting project on communication partner training 👇🏾
Opportunity to be part of an exciting project on communication partner training 👇🏾
Join us on a journey through the realities of stroke recovery with Ranj, our Chair of Trustees. At Different Strokes, we're here for younger survivors every step of the way, no matter how long it takes. #StrokeAwareness #DifferentStrokes #YoungStroke #NotJustTheElderly
Cognitive effects of brain injury: Difficulties with attention and concentration Brain injury survivors may struggle with attending to information, especially when there are multiple distractions in the environment. headway.org.uk/about-brain-in… #BrainInjury #BrainInjuryAwareness
Our upcoming BVA Study Day on September 23rd is for anyone with a personal or professional interest in long-term voice problems: speech and language therapists, drama and singing teachers, vocal coaches and counsellors, physical therapists, doctors, and performers. 1/4
Whether the causes are functional, organic or psychological voice problems are devastating, affecting work and leisure, education, family life and relationships. 3/3
We're thrilled to announced our next event, Quiet Courage, which will coincide with our AGM on September 23rd and which will also be both live-streamed and recorded for later viewing for attendees! Book now via bit.ly/3Kay3CL 1/3
One year on from #SavingBrains, thrombectomy rates aren’t increasing quickly enough. 6,903 patients missed out on this treatment last year, with devastating consequences. Join me in inviting your MP to the thrombectomy drop-in session in parliament. e-activist.com/page/116404/ac…
Our Brain Injury Identity Card helps to explain the effects of your brain injury and request any support you may need. Find out more and apply today: headway.org.uk/supporting-you…
Most people with a neuro condition are unable to access the mental wellbeing support they need. 40% of #MyNeuroSurvey respondents reported their mental wellbeing needs are not being met at all. This must change. Sign our petition now tinyurl.com/BackThe1in6 #BackThe1in6
Our next online chat for younger #stroke survivors is Monday 8th August at 3.45pm. Hope to see you there! Details: buff.ly/3SsYmpW
Read how a new study using online cognitive tests is aiming to differentiate PSP from Parkinson's in the battle to beat misdiagnosis: ow.ly/cWAb50KaIta
Looking back to when you were a newly-qualified clinician, what do you wish you had been told about aphasia? About working with people with aphasia?
Still lots in the news about #aphasia - please share this awareness poster designed by our Journal Club, including their top communication tips!
It's sad to hear that Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with #aphasia . Here is some information from the @aphasiacre that may support answering questions that have arisen from this news
Our 'Waiting for rehabilitation' factsheet has been written for family members of a brain injury survivor who is at home and waiting for rehab. Find tips, info and links to help support the survivor during this period: headway.org.uk/media/4336/wai…
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