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Connect praised in House of Lords

31 January 2012

Connect's work with people with aphasia was praised in the House of Lords this week during a debate on health and social care support for people after stroke.

Connect presents at UK Stroke Forum Conference

06 January 2012

In November 2011 Connect were invited to present at the UK Stroke Forum Conference, where Wasi Daniju and Jane Stokes spoke about the principles and logistics behind peer-led groups.

Quiz night raises funds for Connect

05 December 2011

Connect teamed up with London Bridge Hospital recently for a 'Pub Quiz' style fundraising evening. The event raised over £500 to support our services for people with aphasia.

'Aphasia News' goes national

10 October 2011

'Aphasia News' is changing! Connect's quarterly newsletter - written by people with aphasia, for people with aphasia - will now be available all over the country.

Connect presents at BAS conference

09 October 2011

Connect's Alan Hewitt and Sally McVicker were chosen to present at the British Aphasiology Society's biennial international conference.

Connect comes to Canterbury

06 September 2011

Connect is delighted to announce the start of our new drop-in group in Canterbury.

Rose puts her money where her mouth is

23 August 2011

Rose, who works in the fundraising department at Connect, has joined our Fantastic 50 Challenge! She is raising money and awareness for Connect by doing a 3 day sponsored silence.

Peter has walked the walk!

19 August 2011

Peter Baker has completed a sponsored walk around the lake in Oakmere Park in Potters Bar.

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