Directory of Services - Headway Glasgow

Speakability
Aims
• Speakability supports and empowers people with aphasia to
overcome the barriers they face by: supporting people with Aphasia
and their carers through its Information Service, national network of
Self-Help Groups and programme of activities; and influencing
individuals, organisations and statutory bodies in order to improve
services for people living with Aphasia
Main Activities and Services
• More than a quarter of a million people in the UK have problems with
speaking, reading, writing or understanding language.
• Aphasia (and dysphasia) is a communication disability is caused by
damage to the language centres of the brain. It can come as the result
of a stroke, head injury, brain tumour or other neurological illness. It
should be noted that intellect is rarely affected.
• In Glasgow Speakability has a monthly support group which brings
together people with aphasia and carers, but you should phone the
national number below for details.
Location and Contact Details Opening Hours
Speakability
1 Royal Street,
London SE1 7LL
Telephone: 020 7261 9572
Helpline: 080 8808 9572
Website: www.speakability.org.uk
Cost
No Charge
Glasgow Group meets monthly
How to access services
Contact the helpline:
080 8808 9572
Who is this service open to?
People with aphasia, dysphasia or a
communication problem resulting
from a brain injury or illness, and
their carers.
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