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In this episode, Rob Edwards and Jonathan Hirons host Chris Greenhough, a stroke survivor with aphasia who leads support groups, and Lisa Thomas, a senior speech and language therapist with the NHS. They discuss the impact of aphasia, a condition affecting the brain's language capabilities, and the importance of community support and therapy. Chris shares his journey of recovery and involvement in running aphasia support groups, while Lisa talks about the challenges and successes in creating community communication groups. They also touch on the difficulties of raising awareness about aphasia and the need for better support from businesses and transport facilities to help individuals access group sessions.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:38 Understanding Aphasia
01:16 Chris's Journey with Aphasia
01:42 Lisa's Role and Contributions
02:06 Chris's Aphasia Groups
04:58 Lisa's Connection to Say Aphasia
06:56 Challenges and Solutions in Aphasia Care
10:36 Group Activities and Social Impact
14:52 Transport Issues and Community Support
22:06 Raising Awareness and Future Goals
24:49 Conclusion and Resource
https://www.sayaphasia.org/worcester
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