Debs story
Type: What we do
Communication support coordinator blog
Rebuilding Lives: Paul's story
Type: Take action
Paul features in our Rebuilding Lives campaign. He was 40 years old when he had a stroke. During his recovery, Paul attended our Communication Support Service and soon became a volunteer Stroke Association Ambassador.
Communication problems
Type: Stroke information
This page explains why many people have communication problems after a stroke, what kinds of problems they may have and how speech and language therapy can help.
Communication tools for your patients
Type: Professionals
Accessible information and communication tools which can help your patients communicate with confidence in hospital, at home and in the community.
Aphasia and its effects
Type: Stroke information
Information about aphasia and communication problems.
Communication Support
Type: Professionals
Around a third of stroke survivors suffer from aphasia, a language disorder which can affect speech, comprehension and reading and writing skills. The Stroke Association has the skills and experience to help people with these communication disabilities.