Aphasia friendly information

What do the Stroke and Aphasia Research Group do?

• Bring together people affected by Stroke and Aphasia.

• Include patients in Stroke research.

• Advise researchers on their ideas.

• Share information and experiences.

What are the Stroke and Aphasia Research Groups aims?

• Listen to patients and carers.

• Find out which research topics are important.

• Increase the number of people in studies.

• Build trust in research.

• Help shape future research.

• Improve Stroke and Aphasia services.

Who are members of the Stroke and Aphasia Research Group?

• Patients and family members affected by Stroke and Aphasia.

• People who want to improve patient care.

• People who want to find new ways to manage symptoms.

• People who have an interest in new treatments.

When do the Stroke and Aphasia Research Group meet?

• Meetings are once a month.

• Meetings are on a Monday.

• Meetings start at 11 o'clock in the morning.

• Meetings last one hour.

• Meetings happen online by video call.

How do I join the Stroke and Aphasia Research Group?

• New members are welcome.

• Jo Burke runs the Stroke and Aphasia Research Group.

• Telephone Jo Burke on 07970 488171 or 0114 3078320

• Email Jo Burke on jo.burke@nhs.net

• You can speak to Jo.

• Your family can speak to Jo.