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What’s on

We offer a wide variety of activities and projects, courses and training throughout the year, in different locations across Greater Manchester.

All our activity is guided by what people with aphasia and their carers tell us they need.

If you or someone you know is interested in any of our activities, please email office@speakeasy-aphasia.org.uk.

If you are new to Speakeasy complete our referral form first. We can then contact you about what might be best for you.

 

 

Ramsbottom

Aphasia group at Ramsbottom cricket club

Face  to  face   group  for  people  with  aphasia, family and  friends.

Meet  others,  learn,  grow  in  confidence  and  develop  the  skills  to  do more

Every  other  Tuesday  from  10  till  12.

Salford

Monthly aphasia group at BASIC charity, Salford

For people with aphasia and their family or carers

An opportunity to practice and develop communication skills, gain confidence , and meet others  with  aphasia.

First Thursday of the month. Booking essential.

To  find  out  more  email:  office@speakeasy-aphasia.org.uk

 

Bolton

Aphasia monthly aphasia group meeting

For people with aphasia and their family or carers

An opportunity to practice and develop communication skills, gain confidence , and meet others  with  aphasia.

second Wednesday of the month. Booking essential.

To  find  out  more  email:  office@speakeasy-aphasia.org.uk

On-line 

Zoom Meeting link below

Monday Drop-in

The  meeting  is  open  to  anyone  with  aphasia.

It  is a  chance  to  meet  others  and  practise  your  communication  in  a  supportive, 

friendly  group

Supported  by  Alison,  one  of  our  speech  and language  therapists.

Online  drop-in for people with aphasia

Every  Monday  from    10  till  10:45

Open to anyone with aphasia

To  find  out  more  email  office@speakeasy-aphasia.org.uk

 

Online working age peer support group

Meet  others  of  similar  age  with  aphasia  to  share  experiences  and  news  in  a  friendly  and  supportive  group. 

Discuss  topics  that  are  important  to  you  and  your  stage  of  life. Increase  confidence  in  communicating  with  new  people. 

To  find  out  more  email:  office@speakeasy-aphasia.org.uk

Satellite Group Meetings

Wythenshawe, Bolton, Bury, Ramsbottom, Davyhulme

Meet together  for  supported conversations and build confidence in a different environment.

Next meeting: Thursday 18th September, Davyhulme.

Smart  screen  and  social  activity 

A social  activity  group  for  people  with  aphasia, including the use of a large digital smart screen for collaborative tasks and games.

Grow  your  communication  skills    in   a  relaxed,  supportive environment  while  enjoying  fun,  social  activities.

To  find  out  more  email:  office@speakeasy-aphasia.org.uk

Technology support sessions.

Help  to  make  the  most  of  your  phone,  tablet  or  laptop

How  to  make  your  device  easier  to  use  with  aphasia

Apps  for  practising  language  skills  at  home.

Contact us to discuss your needs and book an appointment.

Please note, there is a slightly higher cost to these individual sessions