Raising awareness of aphasia is an important part of what Speakeasy does. We offer tailor made training to all sorts of groups and organisations. This week Mark and Gill were training physiotherapy students at Bolton University. It is important that they understand aphasia and know how to support people with aphasia to join in conversations …
As well as developing communication skills and confidence we encourage our groups to try new things and find ways to improve physical and mental wellbeing.
This week we launched our new ‘Best of British’ virtual walking challenge. Together we will walk 750 miles, visiting some of Britain’s most iconic landmarks as we go. We will record our progress using an app. “Greater Manchester Walking” are helping to fund this project. Activity could include walking, cycling, swimming or chair based exercise.…