Aphasia Publications

Stroke Talk

A communication resource for hospital

Stroke Talk has been designed to help people with stroke and aphasia understand the investigations, tests, treatments and therapies commonly encountered during a hospital stay after stroke. Developed by Sophie Cottrell and Alex Davies from the North Bristol NHS Trust, this patient communication kit has been developed, tested and evaluated in conjunction with patients and clinicans.

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"Stroke Talk is an invaluable resource tool for those working in stroke services". Michelle Aspinall, Senior Physiotherapist, Hope Hospital, Salford.

"Clear, easy to use, good visual aid", June Jones, Ward Manager, St Barts Hospital, Rochester

"Nurses now communicate better with patients - not just the Speech and Language therapist only," Bibi Sobrany, Ward Manager, Maidstone Hospital

"Really useful for explaining medical procedures such as PEG" Sarah Easton, CSRT Leader, St Mary's Hospital

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