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The impact of speech therapy for people living with aphasia

Harnessing the power of peer support to help others communicate.
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Category: News

Published: 4 October 2024

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The emotional inspiration behind composer Ruby Colley’s ‘Hello Halo’

A musical ode to the power of nonverbal communication

Category: News

Published: 11 September 2024

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Seated dance / movement

Have fun and stay active with our weekly chair-based dance sessions.

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The Brain Charity and ITN Business present an exclusive programme highlighting neurological conditions and celebrating neurodiversity.

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Aphasia talking table

Talking with a supportive, small group can be really beneficial for issues with aphasia, whatever the cause.

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Spotlight on: JOL Illustrations

Holly is an abstract artist with Freidrich's ataxia, and together with Josh they create digital art

Category: Spotlight on series

Published: 1 March 2024

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SPOTLIGHT ON: Incurably Wonderful

A Liverpool-based organization that provides support and social activities for people with chronic illnesses

Category: Spotlight on series

Published: 15 September 2023

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SPOTLIGHT ON: How you can prevent disease today – and find out about your own health

Our Future Health will help find new ways to prevent, detect and treat common diseases like cancer, diabetes, and dementia

Category: Spotlight on series

Published: 26 December 2022

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SPOTLIGHT ON: A history of disabled access – the movement to make Britain’s buildings more accessible and disability-friendly

Selwyn Goldsmith was a pioneer in overcoming architectural disability

Category: Spotlight on series

Published: 10 October 2022

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SPOTLIGHT ON: Liverpool’s Everyman – an accessible and disability friendly theatre in Merseyside

Merseyside's Everyman Theatre is committed to being a safe space for people with all forms of disability

Category: Spotlight on series

Published: 30 August 2022

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SPOTLIGHT ON: A retired army colonel’s journey across Africa to raise awareness of Parkinson’s

Colonel Guy Deacon is driving 12,000 miles solo to Capetown

Category: Spotlight on series

Published: 5 July 2022

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SPOTLIGHT ON: The 5 best neurology podcasts to listen to

We take a look at the top neurology podcasts to listen to right now

Category: Spotlight on series

Published: 1 July 2022

UK Houses of Parliament from across the River Thames

SPOTLIGHT ON: Fighting for employment without barriers for people with MS

Supporting people with multiple sclerosis to stay in jobs and find work

Category: Spotlight on series

Published: 19 May 2022

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SPOTLIGHT ON: The Alzheimer’s Society’s dementia e-news helps solve common questions

Help and support for people with dementia in Liverpool, Wirral and Sefton

Category: Spotlight on series

Published: 28 January 2022

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower wearer Paul Pengelly can now display the Sunflower on his vehicle thanks to the new partnership with National Highways

SPOTLIGHT ON: The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower hits the road

The creators of the symbol have partnered with Highways England to ensure drivers with disabilities feel safe on the roads

Category: Spotlight on series

Published: 28 December 2021

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